Tables are use to align numbers in rows cells columns( rows, cells, columns ).
Tables arrange text and graphics in side-by-side paragraphs.
The content of a table can not be sorted alphabetically.
Graphics can be inserted into a table.
What is the purpose of borders, colours, patterns and shading?
to emphasise particular cells
to make the table attractive
to highlight a heading
You can add a column of numbers using AutoSum in a table.