Excel Tables

Table

Ranges can be converted into tables.

Tables make it easier to structure and organize data.

Tables connect cells in a range and put it into a fixed structure.

The cells in the table range share the same formatting.

Tables allow for options such as:

• Sort & Filter
• Formatting
• AutoFilling

Example

Formatting a range into a table will give it a new form with a fixed structure. Tables open access to new functionality such as: filtering, automations and styling.

Example (Converting a Range to Table)

How to convert range to table, step by step.

Copy the values to follow along:

Name Type 1 Type 2 HP Attack Defense Abra Psychic 25 20 15 Kadabra Psychic 40 35 30 Alakazam Psychic 55 50 45 Machop Fighting 70 80 50 Machoke Fighting 80 100 70 Machamp Fighting 90 130 80 Bellsprout Grass Poison 50 75 35 Weepinbell Grass Poison 65 90 50 Victreebel Grass Poison 80 105 65 Tentacool Water Poison 40 40 35 Tentacruel Water Poison 80 70 65 Geodude Rock Ground 40 80 100 Graveler Rock Ground 55 95 115 Golem Rock Ground 80 120 130 Ponyta Fire 50 85 55 Rapidash Fire 65 100 70 Slowpoke Water Psychic 90 65 65 SlowbroMega Slowbro Water Psychic 95 75 110 Magnemite Electric Steel 25 35 70 Magneton Electric Steel 50 60 95 Farfetch'd Normal Flying 52 65 55

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1. Select range A1:F22

2. Click Insert, then Table (), in the Ribbon.

3. Click OK

Good job! The range A1:F22 was successfully converted from range to table.

The range is now a fixed table structure and new options such as sorting and filtering are now enabled.

Applying the filter keeps the relationship between the columns while sorting and filtering.

In the next chapter you will learn about Table Design.