Chapter 9. Creating Tables

Creating Tables

Tables are an efficient and effective way to communicate large amounts of information. With InDesign, you can easily create visually rich tables. You can either create your own tables or import tables from other applications.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Import formatted tables from other applications, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

  • Format tables with alternating row colors.

  • Format cell and border strokes.

  • Apply colors to individual rows.

  • Delete and resize columns.

  • Set precise column dimensions.

  • Place single or multiple graphics within a cell.

  • Format text in tables by columns and by rows.

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