Add tables to slides in PowerPoint

The following article introduces you in detail how to add tables to slides in PowerPoint.

1. Create a table

- Go to Insert -> Table -> select the number of rows and columns to create as shown:

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Or you can click Insert Table to enter the number of columns and rows you want:

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- The dialog box appears enter the number of columns in the Number of Columns, number of lines in the Number of Rows -> click OK:

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- The result has been created as shown in the table:

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2. Edit the table structure.

- To edit the structure of the table, click the table to edit -> Design -> Table Styles select the types of support available for the table:

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- Click the Shading section to select the color to fill the table:

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- To create a border for the table click the All border icon -> select the type of border to create:

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- To create effects for the Effects icon picker menu -> select the types of effects to create:

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3. Format table.

- Want to display the table as a grid -> select the table -> Layout -> View Gridlines:

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- To insert more rows for the table -> select the position of the row you want to insert by selecting the row next to it -> Layout -> Insert Above ( insert above the current row position) or Insert Below ( insert below the row position present):

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- Similarly, to insert more columns select Insert Left ( insert to the left of the current column), Insert Right ( insert to the right of the current column)

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- To make a tie or split the Merge selection panel, choose Merge Cells or Split Cells depending on your requirements:

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- Also click Alignment -> select the alignment types for the content in the table:

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The above is a detailed guide on how to add tables to slides in PowerPoint.

Good luck!