How to Draw a Table on a PowerPoint 2007 Slide PowerPoint’s Draw
Table command lets you draw complicated tables on your
PowerPoint slides. This method is ideal for creating PowerPoint
tables that are not a simple grid of rows and columns, but
rather a complex conglomeration in which some cells span more
than one row and others span more than one column. Here’s the
procedure for creating a table by using the Draw Table tool:
PowerPoint changes the cursor to a little pencil. Draw the
overall shape of the table by dragging the mouse to create a
rectangular boundary for the table. A table with a single cell
is created and Table Tools is displayed on the Ribbon. Carve the
table into smaller cells. Drag lines across the table. For
example, to split the table into two rows, point the cursor
somewhere along the left edge of the table and then click and
drag a line across the table to the right edge. When you release
the mouse button, the table splits into two rows. You can
continue to carve the table into smaller and