Word Chapter 2: Creating a Résumé in a Table

Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Create a table Build an effective résumé in a table Select data in a table Format tables Apply table styles Use a template to create a résumé

Introducing Tables Organizes data in columns and rows Insert a table multiple ways: Table button on the Ribbon Insert Table dialog box Quick Tables gallery Convert from tabbed text Contextual tabs appear when the insertion point is in a table Row Cell Column Contextual tabs

Navigating and Selecting Data in a Table Move the insertion point from cell to cell Click in the cell, [Tab], or [Shift]+[Tab] Mouse pointer changes shapes when selecting Black Down arrow at top of column 4-headed arrow on Move handle Black slanted arrow in cell margin Selection arrow outside row

Modifying a Table Modify table structure with contextual Layout tab features Inserting rows and columns Merging and splitting cells Sizing columns and rows Aligning data

Formatting Borders, Shading, and Styles Format table borders, shading, and styles with the contextual Design tab features Borders and Shading have memory Format table text with Home tab or Mini toolbar formatting tools

Sorting Data in a Table Sort tables by up to three levels First sort level Second sort level Third sort level

Using Templates A template does not change when a document based on one changes Create your own personal or use built-in ready-to-use templates Saving personal templates Personal templates are saved in the Custom Office Templates folder Personal link on the templates screen display your templates

Saving Personal Templates Personal templates are saved in the Custom Office Templates folder Personal link on the templates screen display your templates Personal link