Explanation

Alignment tools control where content appears inside a cell and how it fits within the cell.

Key Tools

Horizontal Alignment

  • Left
  • Center
  • Right

Vertical Alignment

  • Top
  • Middle
  • Bottom

Orientation: Rotates text inside a cell.

Wrap Text: Displays long content on multiple lines within the same cell.

Merge & Center: Combines selected cells and centers the content.

Indent: Moves content inward within a cell.

Example

A long heading such as:

Student Performance Report — September 2026

may need Wrap Text if the column is narrow.

Practice

Create a table with long headings and practice:

  • Center alignment
  • Middle alignment
  • Wrap Text
  • Merge & Center

Text Orientation

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