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MS Word: How Do I Use Tables to Format Tests in Microsoft Word?

Updated on Sep 20, 2021

By using tables, it is easier to make two column tests with space for students to show work.

1. Boot your Word document and add your Chapter Headings as you prefer. Then enter a couple of times.

1. Boot your Word document and add your Chapter Headings as you prefer. Then enter a couple of times.

2. Go to: Table --> Insert --> Table

2. Go to: Table --> Insert --> Table

3. Choose 2 columns and as many rows as you want. You can always add and delete rows.

3. Choose 2 columns and as many rows as you want. You can always add and delete rows.

4. Now you will highlight your text and cut and paste in the cells.

4. Now you will highlight your text and cut and paste in the cells.

5. Once you have done this, add a problem number. You can also highlight the answer and make it hidden text. Or you can delete it. You can also add a blank for the answer or ask students to show work here.

5. Once you have done this, add a problem number. You can also highlight the answer and make it hidden text. Or you can delete it. You can also add a blank for the answer or ask students to show work here.

6. Here is an example of the finished product.

6. Here is an example of the finished product.

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