Excel Tables

Table

Ranges can be converted into tables.

Tables make it easier to structure and organize data.

Note: The filter function is similar to a table. The filter can be better used if the only function needed is to sort and filter data.

Tables connect cells in a range and put it into a fixed structure.

The cells in the table range share the same formatting.

Note: Tables can be used to prepare data for charts and pivot tables.

Tables allow for options such as:

• Sort & Filter
• Formatting
• AutoFilling

Note: Tables can be converted back to range.

Example

Formatting a range into a table will give it a new form with a fixed structure. Tables open access to new functionality such as: filtering, automations and styling.

Example (Converting a Range to Table)

How to convert range to table, step by step.

Copy the values to follow along:

Example

    Name	Type 1	Type 2	HP	Attack	Defense
    Abra	Psychic		25	20	15
    Kadabra	Psychic		40	35	30
    Alakazam	Psychic		55	50	45
    Machop	Fighting		70	80	50
    Machoke	Fighting		80	100	70
    Machamp	Fighting		90	130	80
    Bellsprout	Grass	Poison	50	75	35
    Weepinbell	Grass	Poison	65	90	50
    Victreebel	Grass	Poison	80	105	65
    Tentacool	Water	Poison	40	40	35
    Tentacruel	Water	Poison	80	70	65
    Geodude	Rock	Ground	40	80	100
    Graveler	Rock	Ground	55	95	115
    Golem	Rock	Ground	80	120	130
    Ponyta	Fire		50	85	55
    Rapidash	Fire		65	100	70
    Slowpoke	Water	Psychic	90	65	65
    SlowbroMega Slowbro	Water	Psychic	95	75	110
    Magnemite	Electric	Steel	25	35	70
    Magneton	Electric	Steel	50	60	95
    Farfetch'd	Normal	Flying	52	65	55

• Select range A1:F22

• Click Insert, then Table (), in the Ribbon.

• Click OK

Note: The range (A1:F22) already has headers in row 1. Unchecking the "My table has headers " option allows you to create a dedicated header if you do not already have it.

Good job! The range A1:F22 was successfully converted from range to table.

The range is now a fixed table structure and new options such as sorting and filtering are now enabled.

Applying the filter keeps the relationship between the columns while sorting and filtering.

Note: Read more about Filtering and Sorting in previous chapters.

In the next chapter you will learn about Table Design.