Apple Pages - Manual (Page 146)

146 Chapter 8 Creating Tables
Creating a Table Header Row or Column
You can add a table header row and column that appear at the beginning of the table
on each page, if the table spans more than one page (or the beginning of each
column or linked text box, if the table spans columns or linked text boxes). Header
rows and columns have a different look than the rest of the table cells, but their style
can be changed like that of any other cells. However, you cannot split a header row
into multiple rows, or header columns into multiple columns.
If a table spans multiple pages, columns, or text boxes, editing the text or changing
the look of the header row or column in one place changes it consistently throughout
the table.
To add a header row or column:
1 Select the table.
2 Choose Format > Table > Add Header Row or Add Header Column, or in the Table
Inspector, select the checkboxes labeled Header Row or Header Column.
Merging, Splitting, and Resizing Table Cells
Merging table cells combines adjacent cells into one, eliminating the border so that
they behave as a single cell. For cells that are horizontally contiguous, merging them
joins the text from both of the original cells, separated by tabs. For cells that are
vertically contiguous, merging them joins the text from both cells, separated by a
carriage return. In both cases, the cell background takes on the image or color that
was in the top-most or left-most cell.
Splitting cells divides each selected cell into two equal parts, horizontally (rows) or
vertically (columns). Both of the new cells have identical background colors or images.
Any text that was in the original cell remains in the top-most or left-most cell.
You can split and merge cells using menu commands, shortcut menus, or the Table
Inspector. To resize table cells, use the Table Inspector.
To merge table cells:
1 Select a group of two or more adjacent table cells. The group of cells you choose must
form a rectangle.
2 Choose Format > Table > Merge Cells.
You can also merge cells by clicking Merge Cells in the Table Inspector.