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.