This can be especially difficult if the table is allowed to auto resize. On
the Table menu (or shortcut menu) choose AutoFit | Fixed Column Width. Also,
it is frequently difficult to change column width by a small amount;
sometimes it is necessary to make a larger change, then change back. It may
also help to press Alt while dragging.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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"glenn" wrote in message
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Problem moving column lines in MS word 2003 table (could do it easily in
prior word).