Create and format tables

You can create and format a table, to visually group and analyze data.

Note: Excel tables shouldn't be confused with the data tables that are part of a suite of What-If Analysis commands (Data Tools, on the Data tab). See Introduction to What-If Analysis for more information.

1. Select a cell within your data.

2. Select Home > Format as Table.

3. Choose a style for your table.

4. In the Format as Table dialog box, set your cell range.

5. Mark if your table has headers.

6. Select OK.

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See Also

Overview of Excel tables

Video: Create and format an Excel table

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Resize a table by adding or removing rows and columns

Filter data in a range or table

Convert a table to a range

Using structured references with Excel tables

Excel table compatibility issues

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