It takes time to format a complex table just right. If you reuse a table repeatedly, here's a trick to make the table available in the future, without the need to copy and paste, maintain a separate document, etc.

1. Select the table. It may be preferable to select the table only, although you can, if you want, select blank lines or text above and/or below the table.

2. Open AutoCorrect options: File > Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect Options...

3. Make sure you're on the "AutoCorrect" tab.

4. Click the "Formatted Text" radio button.

5. In the "Replace" field, type a nonsense word you can easily remember that reminds you what the table is about, e.g., "table3x3" or "mytable" or "myhours" or whatever.

6. Click "Add" and then "OK"

7. Exit Word. If prompted to save the Normal template, say "Yes."

The next time you need to insert the table, type the nonsense word into the Word document, followed by Enter. The table will appear.

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