Insert Shapes, Image and Table with its options


Lesson Plan: Unit - 02 Microsoft Office




Subject: BELE2CFA: Computer Fundamentals And Applications
Topic of Study: Insert Shapes, Image and Table with its operations
Grade/Level: Bachelor of SCIENCE
Objective: To demonstrate and explain various options of Shapes, Images and Table & its options in MS-Word 2010
Time Allotment: 40 Minutes

13.0.1 Shape
  • It is used to insert ready made shape into document.
  • Here, lots of varieties to draw a shapes in document.
  • Example:
    • Lines
    • Rectangle
    • Basic Shapes
    • Block arrows
    • Equation shapes
    • Flowchart
    • Star and Banners
  • How to draw shapes in Ms-Word 2010.
    • Step 1: Click on Insert menu / ribbon.
    • Step 2: Select shapes options. It will open a drop down box.

    • Step 3: Select the shape and hold left button of  mouse and drag it as per need.
    • Step 4: Release the mouse button.
  • Note: It has eight sizing handler (Light White Color) - to control the size of shapes.
  • Note: It has one rotate handler (Green Color) - to rotate the shapes.

13.0.2 Image
  • It is used to insert an image from computer system.
  • Here, you can apply several style, border on it.
  • How to insert image in Ms-Word 2010.
    • Step 1: Click on Insert menu / ribbon.
    • Step 2: Select the Image option, Click on it and it will open a insert picture dialog box.

    • Step 3: Select the appropriate location to select picture. Exa. My Pictures
    • Step 4: Select the Picture and Click on Insert button.


  • Note: It has eight sizing handler (in White Color) - to control the size of shapes.
  • Note: It has one rotate handler (in Green Color)- to rotate the shapes.


  • 13.0.3 Insert Table and its operations

    • Table is made from cross format rows and columns.
    • Row is a horizontal shape in table.
    • Column is a vertical shape in table.
    • It is used to present a numerical data / information in tabular format.
    • How to insert Empty table.
      • Step 1: Click on Insert Menu / Ribbon.
      • Step 2: Select the Table options.
      • Step 3: Select the row and columns using mouse. For Example: 5 rows and 5 columns.
      • Step 4: Table was ready and Insert data as per need.
    • How to convert Text into Table.
      • Step 1: Write a following text and put tabs between them (in words)
      • Step 2: Select the Text.
      • Step 3: Click on Insert Menu and Select Table Options.
      • Step 4: Select "Convert Text to Table" options.
      • Step 5: Based on selected text, a dialog box appear with default value. (if want to change then you can change it as per need)

      • Step 6: Click on OK button and it will convert text to table.
    • How to apply Design (Style) on Existing Table.
      • Step 01: Select the Table using mouse at left side corner with four arrows options.

      • Step 02: Click on Design Tab / Ribbon under the Table tools menu.
      • Step 03: Select or move mouse on favorite design - it will apply on selected table.
      • Step 04: Now, your table look like as...
    • How to insert row / column / cell in existing table.
      • Cell:
        • Step 01: Set the cursor where you want to insert cell. Right click on it and select the Insert Cells from Insert options.
        • Step 02: It will display small dialog box...  (Cell Right/Down)

        • Step 03: Select any one radio button - it will works as per name.
      • Row: You can insert row above or below.
        • Step 01: Set the cursor where you want to insert row. Right click on it and select the Insert rows options from Insert options.

        • Step 02: Select Insert row above or below option.
        • Step 03: It will works as per name and look like as...
      • Column: you can insert column left or right.
        • Step 01: Set the cursor where you want to insert column. Right click on it and select the Insert column to left or right options from Insert options.

        • Step 02: Select Insert column to left or right option.
        • Step 03: It will works as per name and look like as...
    • How to delete cell / row / column.
      • Step 01: Set the cursor and right click on it.
      • Step 02: Select the option from small dialog box.

      • Step 03: It will delete cell (left or right) / entire row / entire column as per your selection.
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