Set table headers

To emphasize certain cells in your table, such as the first row or column, you can format the cells as table headers. By default, table headers appear in bold.

In Page view, do one or more of the following:

Format a cell as a header

1. Position the insertion point in the cell you want to use as a header.
2. On the Table menu, point to Select, and click Cell.
3. Right-click on the cell, and then click Cell Properties on the shortcut menu.
4. Under Layout, select the Header cell check box.

Format a row as a header

1. Position the insertion point in a cell that's in the row you want to use as a header.
2. On the Table menu, point to Select, and click Row.
3. Right-click on the row, and then click Cell Properties on the shortcut menu.
4. Under Layout, select the Header cell check box.

Format a column as a header

1. Position the insertion point in a cell that's in the column you want to use as a header.
2. On the Table menu, point to Select, and click Column.
3. Right-click on the column, and then click Cell Properties on the shortcut menu.
4. Under Layout, select the Header cell check box.