There are a couple of techniques I use to enhance a table in Word; one is adding tabs to cells and the other is creating Excel-like formula's.

Being able to add tabs in a Word table can create additional formatting capabilities to enhance your layout appearance, and readability.  While in a table cell, hold down the Control key, while pressing the Tab key to insert a tab.

I created an invoice template in Word, that includes a table layout, and within that table is an Excel-like calculation that multiplies the (hours) x (billing rate) = (billable amount) for each line item.  And, sum's all the (billable amount) line items for a (total billable amount).  The calculation capabilities include complete control of the format of the calculation display, i.e. a $ sign prefix for currency, and changing the font color to red for negative amounts, are just a couple of examples.

Here's a simple example to introduce you to the process.  (Before starting this example, make sure that View/Toolbar/Tables and Borders is enabled.)

Table/Insert/Table and when the Insert Table window opens, select "1" column and "4" Rows and click OK.  Type "1" in row 1, "2" in row 2, and "3" in row 3.  In the 4th row, click on the Sum symbol in the Tables and Borders toolbar; the number "6" should now be in row 4.  That's an introduction to the Excel-like capabilities available in Word Tables.

If you would like a more complex example, I'd be happy to send you a copy of the invoice used by Corbitt Associates, with ONE FREE HOUR, applicable to any one-day workshop, or equivalent.  A SAVINGS of $125!  To request a copy, send me an email at editor@corbittassociates.com