Microsoft Word lets you create a table with rows and columns by typing, JUST by typing.

You just don't have to use the mouse . Here's how its done.

1.

Open a Word document.

2.

Start typing a row with a single "Plus" (+) sign followed by a string of "Minus" (-) signs.

Now type a single "Plus" sign followed by "Minus" signs. Continue in the same sequence.

Make sure

the last character is a Plus sign.

It should look somewhat like the figure shown below.

3.

Press

Enter

and Word will create a table with a single row (figure below).

4.

To create additional rows, go to the last column (use Tab key to jump to the next columns) and Press the

Tab

key.

An easy way is to just Press and Hold the Tab key.

You can always Undo (Ctrl + Z) to reduce rows or come back.

(Note:

If this tip dosen't work...

Go to

Tools

>>

AutoCorrect Options

Click the

AutoFormat as You Type

tab and check the

Tables

checkbox.

Try again..

)









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