Is it possible to have a table with different background colors which automatically update?

Question

I want to have a table inside a Microsoft Word document. The background color of each row should be either white or gray. So lets say even numbered rows should white and odd numbered should be gray. When I insert a new row the following row colors should adapt automatically. Is this possible with Word 2010 and if yes, how can I realise it?

Answer 1

This is easy with Table Styles:

Whatever style you select will apply to the entire table, including to rows you add/insert as you go along.