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TABLE FORMAT STUMPER
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I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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Make sure the paragraph doesn't have any Space Before, but also consider
reducing the line spacing, as there may be excess line spacing above the line in Verdana that has this effect. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... XP/2003 I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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Suzanne, Suzanne, Suzanne,
How many times have I seen that name, then seen a wicked problem tamed. May fame and riches follows thee; and your name forever blessed be. -- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Make sure the paragraph doesn't have any Space Before, but also consider reducing the line spacing, as there may be excess line spacing above the line in Verdana that has this effect. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... XP/2003 I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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So which was it? g
-- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... Suzanne, Suzanne, Suzanne, How many times have I seen that name, then seen a wicked problem tamed. May fame and riches follows thee; and your name forever blessed be. -- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Make sure the paragraph doesn't have any Space Before, but also consider reducing the line spacing, as there may be excess line spacing above the line in Verdana that has this effect. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... XP/2003 I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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It was the extra space above the line of text.
-- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: So which was it? g -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... Suzanne, Suzanne, Suzanne, How many times have I seen that name, then seen a wicked problem tamed. May fame and riches follows thee; and your name forever blessed be. -- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Make sure the paragraph doesn't have any Space Before, but also consider reducing the line spacing, as there may be excess line spacing above the line in Verdana that has this effect. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... XP/2003 I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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I guess Verdana, being meant to be very readable and Web-friendly, was
designed with plenty of leading. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... It was the extra space above the line of text. -- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: So which was it? g -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... Suzanne, Suzanne, Suzanne, How many times have I seen that name, then seen a wicked problem tamed. May fame and riches follows thee; and your name forever blessed be. -- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Make sure the paragraph doesn't have any Space Before, but also consider reducing the line spacing, as there may be excess line spacing above the line in Verdana that has this effect. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... XP/2003 I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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AMEN to that one, William! Suzanne seems to have ALL the right answers!
Editor (Thank you, Suzanne, for your help loooong ago!) "William" wrote in message ... Suzanne, Suzanne, Suzanne, How many times have I seen that name, then seen a wicked problem tamed. May fame and riches follows thee; and your name forever blessed be. -- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Make sure the paragraph doesn't have any Space Before, but also consider reducing the line spacing, as there may be excess line spacing above the line in Verdana that has this effect. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... XP/2003 I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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I'm glad that some of my rapidly dwindling knowledge is still of use to
someone. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Editor" wrote in message ... AMEN to that one, William! Suzanne seems to have ALL the right answers! Editor (Thank you, Suzanne, for your help loooong ago!) "William" wrote in message ... Suzanne, Suzanne, Suzanne, How many times have I seen that name, then seen a wicked problem tamed. May fame and riches follows thee; and your name forever blessed be. -- William "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Make sure the paragraph doesn't have any Space Before, but also consider reducing the line spacing, as there may be excess line spacing above the line in Verdana that has this effect. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "William" wrote in message ... XP/2003 I have a document with a table whose rows "resist" allowing some formatting changes. 1. In a cell that is about .4 inches tall, the text (Verdana 10) is aligned left on the bottom border. If I select align/top/left on the Tables and Borders toolbar, the text doesn't budge. If I select the row, go to Tables/Table Properties/Cell, the "Top" alignment button IS selected, but the text nevertheless remains at the bottom of the row. I have "Reveal Fomatting" on, and can not see any formatting marks in the 1/4 inch space above the text. If I put my cursor on the text, and then hit the "UP" directional arrow, the cursor jumps all the way into the row above, which to me is an indication that there is no formatting in the space preventing the text from aligning on the top border. Lastly, if I specify the row to be exactly .25" high, the row becomes less tall, but only the space at the top is visible and not the text as the row is no longer tall enough to allow viewing of both the top space and the text on the bottom ! Also, I am unable to make these .4 rows less tall by "grabbing" and moving the bottom border. These rows are specified as "at least" .18", but I can not size them manually below the .4" without specifying another exact figure. 2. In one row with 5 cells, I can specify that the text in the far left cell be positioned at the top, but when I try to position the text in the four cells to the left of the first cell, the text moves up, but not as far as the text in the first cel This one has stumped a pretty experienced office staff. Wm -- William |
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