# Formatting Tables with Rounded Corners: Enhancing Visual Appeal in Microsoft Office Word 2007 'word tables formatting rounded corners'

When working with complex documents that include numerous tables, it's essential to maintain consistency and visual appeal throughout your content. In this article, we'll explore the various features available in Microsoft Office Word 2007 for formatting tables, including how to add professional-looking rounded corners.

## Repeating Table Headings on Subsequent Pages

If you have a long table that spans multiple pages, it's crucial to ensure that readers can easily identify each column. Fortunately, Word provides an option to repeat the table heading at the top of every page where the table appears.

To enable this feature:

1. Select the entire table by holding down Ctrl+Shift and then clicking anywhere within the table.

2. Go to Table > Repeat as header cells.

3. In the dialog box that opens, select 'At bottom' if you prefer your headings at the bottom of each page instead of the top.

## Using Table Styles for Uniform Formatting

Word 2007 introduces a powerful feature called Table Styles, which allows you to apply consistent formatting across entire tables with just one click. This not only saves time but also ensures consistency throughout your document.

To use Table Styles:

1. Select the table(s) you want to format.

2. Go to Home > Tables > Table Style.

3. In the dialog box that appears, browse through the available styles or select 'New Table Style' to create a custom style from scratch.

4. Once you've customized your new style, click OK and then Apply.

## Customizing Cell Layouts with Borders

Sometimes, the default table layout may not meet your specific needs. Word provides several options for adjusting cell layouts:

### Splitting or Merging Cells

1. Select the cells you want to modify.

2. Right-click (or control+click on Mac) and choose 'Split Cells' or 'Merge Cells,' depending on what action you need.

### Adding, Deleting Columns or Rows

To add a new column or row:

1. Click anywhere within your table.

2. Go to the 'Table' tab in the ribbon.

3. Click either the '+' button at the left side of the 'Rows & Columns' group (to insert an entire row) or above it (+ symbol inside two cells, but outside any cell's border).

To delete a column or row:

1. Select all rows you want to remove by holding down Ctrl+Shift and then clicking on each row.

2. Right-click (or control+click) anywhere within the selected area.

### Adding Borders

Word allows you to add borders between cells, columns, or entire tables for better visual separation:

1. Click in any cell where you'd like a vertical line inserted above it.

2. Go to Home > Table Styles and choose 'Border' from the drop-down menu at top-right corner of this section; select 'None' if there already is one present before continuing!

If these steps don't meet your needs, consider exploring more advanced features such as conditional formatting or using third-party add-ins specifically designed for table management in Microsoft Office applications.

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