Apple numbers User Manual

 Using Tables

 

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Use table styles to adjust the appearance of tables quickly and consistently. See “Using 
Table Styles” on page 79 for more information.

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Use the reference tabs and handles that appear when you select a table cell to quickly 
reorganize a table, select all the cells in a row or column, add or delete rows and 
columns, and more. 

You also use reference tabs when you work with formulas (“Using Cell References” on 
page 91 tells you how).

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Use the Graphics Inspector to create special visual effects, such as shadows. To open 
the Graphics Inspector, click Inspector in the toolbar and then click the Graphics 
Inspector button.

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Access a shortcut menu by selecting a table or cell(s) and then holding down the 
Control key as you click again. 

You can also use the pop-up menus on the column and row reference tabs.

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Use the Formula Editor and Formula Bar to add and edit formulas. See “Using the 
Formula Editor” on page 88 and “Using the Formula Bar” on page 90 for details.

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Use the Formula Browser to add and edit functions. See “Using Functions” on page 96 
for details.

Drag the Table handle 
to move the table.

Reference tab letters can be 
used to refer to columns.

Click the Column handle to 
add one column. Drag it to 
add multiple columns.

Reference tab numbers can 
be used to refer to rows.

Drag the Column and Row 
handle down to add rows. Drag it 
to the right to add columns.

Click the Row handle to add one row. 
Drag it to add more rows.