Word includes a function that lets you convert text into table format. For example, if you have a list of words you think would be better displayed in a table format, you can tell Word to put the text into a table for you.

You need to decide how to separate the text into columns. In other words, you need to tell Word where to separate the text. This can be done using paragraphs, commas, tabs or other characters. For example, if you select commas, Word will place text in a new column or row after each comma.

To convert text into table format:

1. Select the appropriate table.
2. On the Insert tab, in the Tables group, click Table, and the click Convert Text to Table.
3. Under Separate text at, click the option for the separator characters that is in your text.
4. In the Number of columns box, check the number of columns.
5. Select any additional table options you want to use.

Word will automatically put the text into table format using the criteria you specified.