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Office programs you can use to create a table

Although you can use various Microsoft Office programs to create tables, some programs are better suited for creating certain types of tables.

• For a table that includes complex graphics formatting— such as bulleted lists, custom tabs, numbering, hanging indents, individual cell formatting, and cells split diagonally— use Microsoft Word.
• For Web page layout, use either Microsoft FrontPage or Word, or create Data Access pages in Microsoft Access.
• For a table that includes complex calculations, statistical analysis, or charts, use Microsoft Excel.
• For powerful sorting and searching capabilities, use Access or Excel.
• For powerful relational database and reporting capabilities, use Access.
• For a table that you can easily include in a presentation, use Microsoft PowerPoint.