Tables
play a different role on webpages than they play in "paper world".
On a webpage, tables are used to present the reader with
information that is visually represented in an organized format.
WWW surfers end up looking at a lot of sites within a short period
of time, and so it is vital for the web author to convey core
concepts efficiently. Often, the first part of a webpage will
include a table to orient the reader to a page's major contents.
Of course, tables can also be used for numbers
etc...
Create
a table
- Select
Insert Insert
> Table or
Click on the
Insert
Table icon on the
toolbar
- Specify how many Rows and Columns
- Select Insert
- Put your cursor in any
cell, and type your contents
Save
your work! Netscape is a great program, but it does tend to freeze
up and crash the computer at the worst moments. So get used to
saving your work with GREAT frequency. And if you want to be sure
you're saving, let the software save itself as
follows:
- Select Edit > Preferences > Composer
- Select Automatically save page every > 2 minutes
Text
in a table is formatted just like text outside of a table. Select
the text chunk, and make your choice of font size, color and the
like. Text in a table can also be used to create a link. Select
the to-be-linked chunk of text, and follow the usual steps to
insert a link.
- To add another row or column
- Click anywhere in the table
- Select Format > Table info
- Make sure the Table tab is on top
- Change the # of rows and/or columns
- To add a background colour to your table
- Click anywhere in the table
- Select Format > Table info
- Make sure the Table tab is on top
- Click on the box labelled Color and then click in the small reectangle beside Color
- Specify the desired color and click OK
- Click Apply to see the color and/or OK to confirm your color choice
- To get rid of a table
- Click anywhere in the table
- Select Edit > Delete Table > Table
Create a table in Excel and import it to Composer
Top