1. Put the insertion point where you want the table.
2. In the Insert tab, click the Table tool; move the mouse so that the
highlighted grid contains the number of rows/columns needed.
3. Click the left mouse button.
Alternatively, you can drag the table tool (i.e., while holding the left
mouse button) to the desired number of rows and columns, and the table is
inserted when you release the mouse button. But, I find that the other
method results in fewer accidents.
You can make the Table tool more accessible by right-clicking the Table tool
and choosing Add to Quick Access Toolbar. Thereafter, you won't need to go
to the Insert tab to access the Table tool--it will be on the QAT.