Drawing a Table
If the default table options don't provide what you need in a table, you can create a custom table. Drawing your own table enables you to make columns and rows of varying widths, for example. For some people, drawing a table is faster than using the table placeholder method.
To draw a table, select the Draw Table button on the Tables and Borders toolbar. The mouse pointer becomes a pencil. Drag the mouse diagonally across the slide to create the basic table. Then use the mouse to draw lines representing columns and rows.
If you make a mistake or want to imitate the Merge Cell feature, click the Eraser button on the Tables and Borders toolbar. Use this eraser to remove the lines between rows and cells as necessary.
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To make it easier to create your rows and columns, you can display rulers and guides on your slide. Select View, Ruler to display a ruler. You can also create invisible grids and guides to help you draw and create objects (View, Grid and Guides).
→ To learn more about grids and guides, see“Snapping to a Grid or Shape” in Chapter 14.