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To vary the layout of a document, you can divide text into columns.

If your data is simple, you can create the look of a table by using tabs to set up the data as a tabular list.

Word comes with quick tables that you can use as a starting point for creating professional, easy-to-read table formats.

If you have already created a table, you can format it quickly by applying a table style. You can enhance the style by applying text attributes, borders, and shading.

Formulas that perform simple calculations are easy to build in Word. For more complex calculations, you can create an Excel worksheet and then insert the worksheet data as a table in the Word document.

Tables are great tools for organizing different types of information on the page. By using tables in creative ways, you can place information in non-linear arrangements for easy comparison or analysis.