Step-by-Step Guide: Creating a Table in Excel 1. Open Excel and Start a New Workbook Launch Microsoft Excel. Click on Blank Workbook to start fresh. 2. Create Headings In the first row, type your column headings: Example: Date, Item, Category, Amount, Notes. 3. Make Headings Bold Select the heading row. Click the Bold (B) icon in the toolbar or press Ctrl + B. 4. Adjust Column Widths Hover over the line between column letters (e.g., between A and B). Drag to expand or double-click to auto-fit. 5. Apply Color Fill Select the heading row. Click the Fill Color icon (paint bucket) and choose a color. 6. Format Cells Select the Amount column. Right-click → Format Cells → Choose Currency . 7. Merge & Center Title Type a title (e.g., “Personal Budget”) above your table. Select the cells across the top row. Click Merge & Center in the t...