Change the alignment of a table within a frame, Convert tables to text, Combine tables – Adobe InDesign CS3 User Manual
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Change the alignment of a table within a frame
A table assumes the width of the paragraph or table cell in which it is created. However, you can change the size of
the text frame or table so that the table is wider or narrower than the frame. In such a case, you can decide where you
want the table to be aligned within the frame.
1
Place the insertion point to the right or left of the table. Make sure that the text insertion point is placed on the
table paragraph and not inside the table. The insertion point becomes as tall as the table in the frame.
2
Click an alignment button (such as Align Center) in the Paragraph panel or Control panel.
See also
“Resize columns, rows, and tables” on page 260
Convert tables to text
1
Using the Type tool
, place the insertion point inside the table, or select text in the table.
2
Choose Table > Convert Table To Text.
3
For both Column Separator and Row Separator, specify the separators you want to use.
For best results, use a different separator for columns and rows, such as tabs for columns and paragraphs for rows.
4
Click OK.
When you convert a table to text, the table lines are removed and the separator you specify is inserted at the end of
each row and column.
Combine tables
Use the Paste command to merge two or more tables into a single table.
1
In the target table, insert at least as many blank rows as you’ll be pasting from the other tables. (If you insert fewer
rows than are copied, you cannot paste.)
2
In the source table, select the cells you want to copy. (If you copy more column cells than are available in the target
table, you cannot paste.)
3
Select at least one cell where you want the incoming rows to be inserted, and then choose Edit > Paste.
If the pasted rows use different formatting than the rest of the table, define one or more cell styles, and then apply the
cell styles to the pasted cells. Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) while clicking the cell style to override
existing formatting.
See also
“Cut, copy, and paste table contents” on page 260
“Define table and cell styles” on page 270
Move within a table
Use the Tab or arrow keys to move within a table. You can also jump to a specific row, especially useful in long tables.
See also