[EpiData-list] Types of table in Epidata analysis & normal distribute

I see that there are 3 types of table in Epidata analysis: standard, compact, first x all; however, I have not yet distinguished among them: How/when use them, especially compact type. Besides, If I want to know whether data is normal distribute then what command takes on in epidata analysis? I hope that everyone will help me as soon as possible. Thanks many.