What are tables? How do you insert them in a Writer document?

A table is an arrangement of text in the form of columns and rows.

We can insert a table in two ways:

1. Click the arrow of Table button on the Standard Toolbar. Press the mouse button and drag to select the number of rows and columns and release the button to insert a table.
2. Click Table icon on standard Toolbar or select Table command from Insert drop down menu or press Ctrl + F12. Specify the number of rows and columns in Insert Table dialog box and click OK.