Inserting a Microsoft Word Table

You can insert a Microsoft Word table into PowerPoint by inserting the table as an embedded object in a slide. When you insert a new Word table, a Microsoft Word document opens in the PowerPoint slide. A table menu will also open which assists you in creating and formatting the table. Double-click your embedded table to open Word and edit the table. You must have Microsoft Word installed on your computer to insert a Word table.

Insert a Word Table

Click the Insert menu, and then click Object.

Click the Create New option.

Click Microsoft Word Document.

Click OK.

A Microsoft Word document opens in the PowerPoint slide.

Use the commands on the Table menu to create the table that you want.

Click outside of the table when you are finished.

See Also

See " Sharing Information Among Documents " on page 148 for more information about an embedded object.