Word tables don't have any automatic cell formats. If you want a currency format, you have to apply it to each cell yourself. Other than typing the currency format manually, you could use a macro to format the cells, perhaps attached to a content control on-exit macro (but only if you use content controls) or a macrobutton field, or if you use formfields in a document with forms protection. See, for example: https://www.msofficeforums.com/16726-post2.html

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