Computers
in the Classroom
Judy Arzt, Ph.D.,
Why Use Tables
and How to Create One
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Why
use a table Tables are used to align
text and/or pictures across the screen.
The links for “Home,” “Syllabus,” “Schedule,” “Website assignment,”
and ‘Website samples” at the top of this page were created using a table. A table with 1 row and 5 columns was
inserted, and text was typed in each column.
Once the text was typed, the table’s gridlines were removed. The table allowed for aligning the text in
neat columns; tab zones and entering spaces with the spacebar would not
worked, as web authoring software does not work in the same way as word
processing software.
Use the “Table” menu, and
select “Insert” and “Table.” Use the
dialogue box that appears to indicate number of columns and rows. For example, if 1 picture and 1 small block
of text are desired, indicate 1 row and 2 columns, for the picture will be
inserted in 1 column and the text in the other. See the examples below:
To resize the picture, click
on the picture and use the sizing handles to make the picture smaller or
larger. To change a column width, grab
the column border with the mouse (so a vertical double arrow appears) and
move the border. To remove the
gridlines, click on the crossbar arrows in the left-hand corner just outside
the top of table to select the table.
Then use one of two methods: the menu method or the right-mouse
method. Menu method: On
the “Format” menu, select “Borders and Shading,” and making sure the tab
“Borders” is selected, select the option “None,” and click okay. Right-mouse method: With
the table selected, right mouse click to bring up a shortcut menu. Select “Borders and Shading,” and proceed
as directed for the “Menu method.” |
Last revised:
9/04/02 2002 All Rights Reserved.
@Judy Arzt