SECTION 1
Lesson 1.2: Constructing Table Layout

   

 

 

In this exercise, we’re going to jazz up our Funland Visitors table. Let’s begin by opening PowerPoint and opening Lesson 1.2.

1.

Open Lesson 1.2 from the Exercise Files folder.

 

 

 

2.

Double-click the table to open the Format Table dialog. It should open to the Borders tab.

 

 

4.

Select style, color, and width of border.

 

 

 

5.

Click the Fill tab.

 

 

6.

Check off fill color box and click the down arrow. Click Fill Effects.

 

 

 

7.

We’re going to add a gradient. Choose your color, transparency, and shading style. Click OK.

 

 

8.

Click OK in the Format Table dialog.

 

 

8.

Click away from the table to de-select it.

Click the Insert menu, choose Picture, and click WordArt.

 

 

 

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Select your style in the gallery.

 

 

12.

Type Funland Visitors for the text. Choose a font style and size that you like. Click OK.

 

 

13.

Drag the WordArt to the top of the slide.

 

 

 

14.

Resize the WordArt so it fits in the space above the text.

 

 

 

15.

Save your presentation as Lesson 1.2 Completed.