In Google Docs, a table consists of several components that help organize information in a structured way. Here are the main parts of a table:
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Cells: The individual boxes in the table where you can input data. Each cell can contain text, numbers, images, or other content.
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Rows: Horizontal lines of cells. Each row can contain one or more cells that typically represent a single record or entry.
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Columns: Vertical lines of cells. Each column usually represents a specific category or attribute of the data.
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Header Row: The first row of the table, often used to define the content of the columns. It usually stands out (e.g., bold or highlighted) to indicate that it contains titles or labels.
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Borders: The lines that separate the cells, rows, and columns. You can adjust the thickness, color, and style of these borders.
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Gridlines: These are the faint lines that outline cells within the table. They are visible when editing but may not appear in the final printout unless you choose to include borders.
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Table Properties: Settings that allow you to adjust various aspects of the table, such as alignment, cell padding, and the overall table width.
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Merged Cells: Cells that combine two or more adjacent cells, allowing for a larger area within a table (often used for headers or special formatting).
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Table Caption: A title or description that can be added above or below the table for context or clarification about the data it contains.
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Row Height and Column Width: The dimensions of rows and columns, which can be adjusted for better visibility and to accommodate the data being entered.
These components work together to make tables in Google Docs a powerful tool for presenting and organizing data effectively.