Information and Communication Technology - 0417 CIE

Tables

Overview

A table turns a tangle of figures into something a reader can scan in seconds. Timetables, price lists, results, comparisons: whenever data has rows and columns, a table is the right tool. The skill is not just making one appear, but shaping it: the right number of rows and columns, headings that span several cells, numbers lined up on the right, gridlines shown only where they help, and rows sorted into a sensible order.

In this lesson you will learn how to create a table of a given size, place text and objects in its cells, and edit it by inserting and deleting rows and columns and merging cells. You will learn to format it: set horizontal and vertical alignment, show or hide gridlines, wrap text within a cell, shade cells and adjust row height and column width. You will also learn to sort a table so its data reads in the order the task requires.

Objectives

Work with tables within documents.
Create a table with a specified number of rows and columns Place text or objects in a table Edit a table and its contents including insert row(s) and column(s), delete row(s) and column(s), merge cells Format a table including to set horizontal cell alignment (left, right, centre, fully justified), set vertical cell alignment (top, middle, bottom), show gridlines, hide gridlines, wrap text within a cell, shading/colouring cells, adjust row height, adjust column width.

Lesson Note

Tables appear constantly in the practical papers, both as a way to present data and as something you are asked to edit and format precisely. The marks lie in the detail: a heading merged across the top, numbers right aligned, a row made taller, gridlines removed except where wanted, the rows sorted correctly. Knowing exactly which tool does which job lets you follow each instruction quickly and without distorting the rest of the table.

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Lesson Evaluation

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Tables. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.

You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.

Joining two or more adjacent cells into one larger cell is called: A. Sorting B. Merging C. Wrapping D. Shading Answer: B
Numbers in a table are usually aligned to which side so their digits line up? A. Left B. Centre C. Right D. Top Answer: C
When sorting a table, the heading row should be: A. Included in the sort B. Excluded from the sort C. Deleted first D. Merged first Answer: B
Sorting from largest value to smallest is called: A. Ascending B. Descending C. Justified D. Wrapped Answer: B
A reliable way to hide all the lines of a table when printed is to: A. Rely on the on screen gridlines B. Set the borders to None C. Shade every cell white D. Merge all the cells Answer: B