Tables can be used in Microsoft Word to organize text, numbers, and graphics. They allow information to be arranged in rows and columns making it easier to understand. Various tools are available for formatting, editing, and manipulating tables and their contents. Formatting options include adjusting column width/height, merging/splitting cells, adding/deleting rows/columns, and changing borders and cell shadings. Text within tables can also be formatted and aligned. The flow of text around tables can be controlled.