Aligning Text in Tables

Align text in a table in different ways to make the table easier to read and understand. Typically, numbers are right-aligned so that they line up under one another and can be compared more easily. Labels are typically center-aligned or left-aligned. OneNote provides Alignment buttons on the Table Tools Layout tab for aligning text.

Left-Align, Center, or Right-Align Text

  1. Click anywhere in the table.

  2. Click the Layout tab.

  3. Select the rows, columns, or cells with the data you want to realign; or select the entire table.

  4. Click an Alignment button (Align Left, Center, or Align Right).

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Tip

Press Ctrl+R to right-align text in cells; press ...

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