{"id":472595,"date":"2022-07-10T18:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2022-07-10T18:00:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-10T15:00:38","slug":"how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Create a Table Template in Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40e02c499b5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40e02c499b5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Create_a_Table_Template_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Create a Table Template in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word\/#Create_and_Format_a_Table_in_Word\" >Create and Format a Table in Word<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word\/#Save_a_Table_as_a_Template\" >Save a Table as a Template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word\/#Reuse_Your_Table_Template\" >Reuse Your Table Template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-table-template-in-microsoft-word\/#Remove_a_Table_Template\" >Remove a Table Template<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Create_a_Table_Template_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Create a Table Template in Microsoft Word&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731034\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft_word_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you have a document containing several tables, consistency is key. You can easily make each table and format it from scratch the same way. But to save time, create a table template that you can reuse in Word.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Word offers a feature called Quick Tables which provides a gallery of prebuilt tables. So, when you create a table that you want to reuse, you\u2019ll save it to that gallery. Then, simply pop the table in when you need it and edit it for the new data.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_and_Format_a_Table_in_Word\"><\/span>Create and Format a Table in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/771684\/how-to-draw-a-custom-table-in-microsoft-word\/\">draw a custom table in Word or create a standard one using the Insert menu, you can save and reuse it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Draw a Custom Table in Microsoft Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Go to the Insert tab and select the Table drop-down arrow. Choose \u201cInsert Table\u201d or \u201cDraw Table\u201d per your preference. You can also use the grid at the top of the drop-down menu to pick the number of rows and columns to quickly insert a table.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809450\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/InsertTable-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Insert Table menu in Word\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the table by clicking the table handle on the top left of it. Then, head to the Table Design tab to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly shading, add a border, use banded rows or columns, or pick a table style. Use the Font section of the ribbon on the Home tab to customize the font as you normally would in your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809449\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/TableDesignTab-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Table Design tab in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"157\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Optionally, you can add data to your table if you plan to use that same data again. This is handy for column or row headers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809448\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Table-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Formatted table with data in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"103\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_a_Table_as_a_Template\"><\/span>Save a Table as a Template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you finish creating and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/school\/microsoft-word-document-formatting-essentials\/lesson3\/\">formatting your table and are ready to save it, select the table again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Tables and Other Formatting Controls<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Return to the Insert tab and the Table drop-down menu. This time, move to Quick Tables and select \u201cSave Selection to Quick Tables Gallery\u201d at the bottom of the pop-out window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809452\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SaveToGallery-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Save to Gallery option in the Insert Table menu\" width=\"550\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can then add a name, pick a category, and insert a description for your table. Keep the Gallery option set to \u201cTables\u201d and the Save In option set to \u201cBuilding Blocks.\u201d Click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809451\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CreateBuildingBlock-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Create New Building Block window for the table\" width=\"409\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reuse_Your_Table_Template\"><\/span>Reuse Your Table Template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To reuse a table <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/355592\/how-to-create-a-template-in-microsoft-word\/\">template in your current document, start by placing your cursor in the document where you want the table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Create a Template in Microsoft Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Go to Insert &gt; Table, move your cursor to Quick Tables, and scroll down in the pop-out box. You should see your saved table at the bottom in the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809453\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SelectTable-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Table selected in the Quick Tables Gallery\" width=\"412\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the table and it\u2019ll plop right into your document. From there, you can add more data or edit the existing data as needed. You can also change the formatting if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>To reuse your template in other Word documents you create, close your current document saving it first if needed. You\u2019ll see a prompt letting you know that you made changes to Building Blocks. Choose \u201cSave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809454\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SaveBuildingBlock-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Prompt to save a Building Block in Word\" width=\"422\" height=\"187\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve made changes to other Building Blocks that you don\u2019t want to keep, you\u2019ll need to select \u201cDon\u2019t Save.\u201d Just note that your table template will not be saved or available in future Word documents.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When you start a new word document, you should see your table template in the Quick Tables gallery as described above.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_a_Table_Template\"><\/span>Remove a Table Template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/221288\/how-to-delete-a-table-in-word\/\">delete a table template you create, you can do so from the Building Blocks Organizer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Delete a Table in Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To navigate there quickly, return to Insert &gt; Table &gt; Quick Tables and right-click your template in the pop-out window.\u00a0Select \u201cOrganize and Delete\u201d in the shortcut menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809456\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OrganizeDelete-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Organize and Delete in the shortcut menu\" width=\"454\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This opens the Building Blocks Organizer with your table selected. You can then use the Delete button at the bottom to remove the table template. To change the name or description, select \u201cEdit Properties.\u201d Click \u201cClose\u201d when you finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-809455\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/BuildingBlocksOrganizer-WordTableTemplate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Building Blocks Organizer in Word\" width=\"585\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you spend time perfectly sizing, formatting, and arranging a table in Word, remember that you can save and reuse that table as a template.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add Borders to or Change Borders on a Table in Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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