Drawing a Table

If the default table options don't give you what you need, create a custom table. Drawing your own table lets you make columns and rows of varying widths, for example. For some people, drawing a table is faster than customizing a table created using a table placeholder.

To draw a table, select the Draw Table button on the Tables and Borders toolbar. The mouse pointer becomes a pencil. Drag the mouse diagonally across the slide to create a box about the size you think the table should be. Then use the mouse to draw lines inside the box to make columns and rows.

If you make a mistake or want to imitate the Merge Cell feature, click the Eraser button on the Tables and Borders toolbar. Use this eraser to remove the lines between rows and cells as necessary.

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To make it easier to create rows and columns, display rulers and guides on your slide. Select View, Ruler to display a ruler. You can also create invisible grids and guides to help you draw and create objects (View, Grid and Guides).