Changing the border on your table involves selecting the table and then using the design options.
Here's how you can change the border of your table:
To modify the borders surrounding your table, you typically need to select the entire table first and then access the border formatting options. This process allows you to apply specific border styles, widths, and colors.
According to the provided information dated 07-Dec-2020, you can change your table's border by following these steps:
- Select the Table: Navigate to the Table Tools. Click the Layout tab. In the Table group, click Select, and then click Select Table. This ensures that any border changes you make apply to the entire table.
- Access Design Options: With the table selected, go back under Table Tools. Click the Design tab.
- Open Borders and Shading: On the Design tab, locate and click the Borders and Shading option. This will open a dialog box.
- Choose Border Settings: In the Borders and Shading dialog box, ensure the Borders tab is selected. Here, you can choose the specific border style, color, and width you want for your table.
By following these steps, you can effectively change the overall border appearance of your table.
Steps in Detail:
Let's break down the steps using a simple list:
- Locate Table Tools.
- Click the Layout tab.
- In the Table group, click Select.
- Choose Select Table.
- Go back to Table Tools.
- Click the Design tab.
- Click Borders and Shading.
- Click the Borders tab within the dialog box.
- Select your desired border options (style, color, thickness).
Using the Borders and Shading dialog box gives you fine control over how the table's border looks. You can choose from various line styles (solid, dashed, dotted), assign a specific color, and set the line weight (thickness).
Example Table Border Options
While the exact options vary depending on the software, the Borders tab usually presents choices similar to this structure:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Setting | None, Box, All, Grid, Custom |
| Style | Solid line, Dashed line, Double line |
| Color | Black, Blue, Red, Green, etc. |
| Width | 1/2 pt, 1 pt, 1 1/2 pt, etc. |
| Preview | Shows how borders will look |
You can often click on the preview diagram to apply or remove borders from specific sides of the table (top, bottom, left, right, inside horizontal, inside vertical).
Remember that applying border changes after selecting the whole table ensures consistency around the entire structure.
