Auto Format a Table
Microsoft Word has preset table formats to choose from. To apply an AutoFormat style:
Create a table.
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Click the blinking cursor once inside the table.
Under TABLE select Table Autoformat.
In the Table AutoFormat window, click on the up and down scroll arrows to view the different types of table autoformats available.
Click on a autoformat style to select it.
Click OK.
The table will now have the selected autoformat applied to it.