I'd like to design a business receipt using Microsoft Word. I have created a table on the left-hand side of the screen and wanted to add some text on the right-side of the table (not within the cell) about 3 inches away in space (i.e. name and address of my business). However, it won't let me; and the cursor seemed to get stuck within the cells of the table, including the typed text. If I wanted to type in some text, I can only do that if the cursor is below the table (not next to it). Please help me. Your input will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

The way to achieve what you want is the following

First select two columns format for the page adjusting the size of the right and left colum, then type on the right one the text you wish and when done insert a column break;
insert now on the left column the table and when done insert a section break selecting on the new paragraph the one colum format to restore full page size for text.

If you need to insert some lines before the table, type the text and then insert a section break selecting then the two column format as stated above.

I hope my tips can help you, however if anything is not clear post again.