2.2.5

Tables

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Tables

Tables are used to organise ideas and show a reader how pieces of information relate to each other. Tables help the reader because they are more visual.

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Layout

  • Each column and row in a table has a title.
    • The columns/row titles are to simplify the table.
    • The columns/row titles give the reader an instant understanding of what data the columns and rows will include.
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Column and row titles

  • You can choose to make the column and row titles bold.
    • Making the column and row titles bold helps them to stand out.
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Body of the table

  • The body of the table is the main area of the table.
  • The body of the table is where numerical or written data is located.
    • The main area of a table is the section that isn't the column titles or row titles.

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