Tables: Insert/delete rows and columns MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This is a multiple-choice quiz for Class IX students studying Computer Applications (Code 165), based on Unit 3: Office Tools (Word Processor). It covers the topic of modifying table structure, specifically how to insert and delete rows and columns. Complete the quiz, submit your answers to see your score, and download the answer sheet as a PDF for future reference.
Understanding Table Structure Modification
Modifying the structure of a table is a fundamental skill in any word processing application. After creating a table, you often need to add or remove rows and columns to accommodate new data or adjust the layout. These operations are straightforward and can be accessed through various methods like the ribbon menu, right-click context menu, or mini toolbar.
Key Concepts in Modifying Tables
1. Inserting Rows and Columns
You can add new rows or columns anywhere in your table. The most common ways to do this are:
- Using the Contextual ‘Layout’ Tab: When you click inside a table, a special “Table Tools” or “Table Design” and “Layout” tab appears on the ribbon. The “Layout” tab has dedicated groups for “Rows & Columns” where you can find options like ‘Insert Above’, ‘Insert Below’, ‘Insert Left’, and ‘Insert Right’.
- Using the Right-Click Menu: Right-clicking on a cell, row, or column brings up a context menu. From this menu, you can navigate to the ‘Insert’ submenu to find the same options to add rows and columns.
- Using the ‘Tab’ Key: A very quick way to add a new row at the very end of a table is to place your cursor in the last cell of the last row and press the ‘Tab’ key.
2. Deleting Rows and Columns
Removing rows or columns is just as easy. It’s important to distinguish between deleting the content and deleting the structure itself.
- Deleting the Structure: To remove rows or columns entirely, first select them. Then, you can either use the ‘Delete’ option in the ‘Layout’ tab or right-click and choose ‘Delete Columns’ or ‘Delete Rows’. This removes the cells and shifts the remaining table structure.
- Deleting Content Only: If you only want to clear the data from cells without removing the rows or columns, select the desired cells, rows, or columns and press the ‘Delete’ key on your keyboard. The table structure will remain intact.
Visual Guide: Adding a Row
Here’s a simple illustration of how a table changes when a new row is inserted.
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Quick Revision Points
- The Layout tab under Table Tools is your main control center for table structure.
- Pressing Tab in the last cell is the fastest way to add a new row at the end.
- Right-clicking provides a quick context menu for insertion and deletion.
- Deleting a column/row removes the structure. Pressing the Delete key only removes the content inside.
- Always select the row or column first before performing a delete or insert operation to ensure you are modifying the correct part of the table.
Practice Questions
- Describe the steps to insert two new columns between the second and third columns of an existing 5-column table.
- What is the difference in outcome between selecting a row and pressing the ‘Backspace’ key versus pressing the ‘Delete’ key?
- Explain how you would delete the first and last row of a table simultaneously.
- If your cursor is in the middle cell of a 3×3 table, where will a new row be added if you select ‘Insert Below’?
- What contextual tab appears in the ribbon when you select a table, and what is its purpose?
