Borders in Tables

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Adding Borders to a Table

You can add borders to the table using either the Tables and Borders toolbar, or the Borders and Shading dialog box.

To add borders to the table using the Borders and Shading dialog box:

■ Select the cell(s) to which you want to add borders.

■ Choose the Format | Borders and Shading command. The Borders and Shading dialog box is displayed.

■ If necessary, click the Borders tab to show these options.

■ In the Setting group of options, select the type of border you want to add.

■ In the Style list select the line style you want.

■ Open the Width list box and choose the width you want.

■ If necessary, open the Color list box and choose the colour you want.

■ Click OK .

To add borders to the table using the Tables and Borders toolbar:

■ Select the cell(s) to which you want to add borders.

■ In the Tables and Borders toolbar, open the Line Style list box and select the line style you want.

■ Click the downward-pointing arrow of the Borders button, and then click the button for the type of border you want.

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