Microsoft Office Tutorials: Insert a table

For a basic table, click Insert > Table and move the cursor over the grid until you highlight the number of columns and rows you want.

Insert a table by dragging to select the number of cells

For a larger table, or to customize a table, select Insert > Table > Insert Table.

Insert Table option on the Word ribbon

Tips:

If you already have text separated by tabs, you can quickly convert it to a table. Select Insert > Table, and then select Convert Text to Table.
To draw your own table, select Insert > Table > Draw Table.

Microsoft Office Tutorials