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Add a Border to a Table

Here we show you how to add borders to your tables.

To make the table look more attractive, Nick gives it a border.

There are many effects you can add to a table. You can add borders and use shading to fill in the background of a table.

Here’s how you add a border to your table,

1. Click Format > Borders and Shading.

2.Click the Borders tab.

3.Use the Style, Color, and Width options to add a different border.

4.In the drop down menu under Apply To, make sure that you choose Table.

Tip: To quickly add borders and shading to a table, select the table, and right click. Select the ‘Table AutoFormat’ option. Choose from the several predefined border and shading styles available here.

Activity: Design a sale sign. Write the items on sale and the discount on them within a table with a border.