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Table column / row width and height settings
Hi there - my first post.
I am really struggling with settings in Word 2003, SP2, to which we have just been upgraded (a little slow, I know). In Word 97, I could choose properties for rows and columns in tables and they would remain constant i.e de-select the fixed width / height property (Specified / Preferred) and then set my own width / height for cells / rows by setting properties or by dragging borders to desired positions. Currently, W03 will not let me do this and KEEPS on changing back to set widths / heights. In addition, I am unable to use the SHIFT key + mouse to change a column width AND move all columns to the right of my selected position so that they fit AS I WANT. I am left with the opinion that someone somewhere thinks that they know best. I REALLY HOPE THIS IS NOT THE CASE as that would be just too arrogant! PLEASE, is there any way of permanently changing the table property settings in W03 so that they do not default to fixed widths / heights. I'd really like to be able to do my own table design!! In advance, thanks. |
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That's done it - many thanks
"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: The first thing to do is to go to the Table tab of Table Properties, click Options, and clear the "Automatically resize to fit contents" box. Or use Table | AutoFit | Fixed Column Width. See also http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFm...ePropProbs.htm -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Tom R" Tom wrote in message ... Hi there - my first post. I am really struggling with settings in Word 2003, SP2, to which we have just been upgraded (a little slow, I know). In Word 97, I could choose properties for rows and columns in tables and they would remain constant i.e de-select the fixed width / height property (Specified / Preferred) and then set my own width / height for cells / rows by setting properties or by dragging borders to desired positions. Currently, W03 will not let me do this and KEEPS on changing back to set widths / heights. In addition, I am unable to use the SHIFT key + mouse to change a column width AND move all columns to the right of my selected position so that they fit AS I WANT. I am left with the opinion that someone somewhere thinks that they know best. I REALLY HOPE THIS IS NOT THE CASE as that would be just too arrogant! PLEASE, is there any way of permanently changing the table property settings in W03 so that they do not default to fixed widths / heights. I'd really like to be able to do my own table design!! In advance, thanks. |
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Table column / row width and height settings
You're welcome.
-- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Tom R" wrote in message news That's done it - many thanks "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: The first thing to do is to go to the Table tab of Table Properties, click Options, and clear the "Automatically resize to fit contents" box. Or use Table | AutoFit | Fixed Column Width. See also http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFm...ePropProbs.htm -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Tom R" Tom wrote in message ... Hi there - my first post. I am really struggling with settings in Word 2003, SP2, to which we have just been upgraded (a little slow, I know). In Word 97, I could choose properties for rows and columns in tables and they would remain constant i.e de-select the fixed width / height property (Specified / Preferred) and then set my own width / height for cells / rows by setting properties or by dragging borders to desired positions. Currently, W03 will not let me do this and KEEPS on changing back to set widths / heights. In addition, I am unable to use the SHIFT key + mouse to change a column width AND move all columns to the right of my selected position so that they fit AS I WANT. I am left with the opinion that someone somewhere thinks that they know best. I REALLY HOPE THIS IS NOT THE CASE as that would be just too arrogant! PLEASE, is there any way of permanently changing the table property settings in W03 so that they do not default to fixed widths / heights. I'd really like to be able to do my own table design!! In advance, thanks. |
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