Play with that to get the hang of it. If you typed some text and you want to change any of the features of that existing text, highlight the text you wish change then select the appropriate tool. Remember to use a relative link if the link is within your Web site. Images are done much like links. In fact you are linking to the image file.
Tables are one of the most difficult things for a new designer to use.
Our only suggestion is to play with them to see if you can get the hang of it. Tables are useful for placing text or pictures in specific places on your page. Advanced Web designers use table on virtually every page they design. They are useful so if you have the patience to develop the skill of using them effectively, by all means have at it. It is located in the second level tool tar at the end.