There was a post about this some time ago but I can't find it and so apologies in advance for the question.

What formatting, settings should be clicked to ensure the tables print out as examiners would expect? What is the expected format to meet the set requirements?

I use APA format tables, which have NO vertical lines.

To make them you make a normal table with word, but take off ALL borders, and then just add in the ones you need horizontally using the border button.

In my field they look like e.g. http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/7/z/7/apa-table2.jpg

Thanks Sneaks that's great. All the best with the rest of your revision.