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How to copy/paste column formatting between rows
I'm trying to modify a stock Microsoft Agenda template by copying one of the
rows and inserting it elsewhere in the table. I want the new row to have the same number of columns and the exact same text as the original, with the columns aligning perfectly. I've tried using Table | Insert | Rows, and then copying/pasting the original row over the newly-created row. Unfortunately, the pasted row extends off the page to the right and the columns don't line up. (Only the first two of 4 columns appear on the page.) Is there a way to make an exact replica of the cells/columns in a row, and the cells/rows in a column when working with tables? I want to copy columnar formatting, row height AND text at the same time. Thanks for your help, -Robert |
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You should be able to copy a row, then put your cursor in the top left of
the first cell in the row, and paste. That should "insert" the paste row. ******************* ~Anne Troy www.OfficeArticles.com www.MyExpertsOnline.com "Robert" wrote in message ... I'm trying to modify a stock Microsoft Agenda template by copying one of the rows and inserting it elsewhere in the table. I want the new row to have the same number of columns and the exact same text as the original, with the columns aligning perfectly. I've tried using Table | Insert | Rows, and then copying/pasting the original row over the newly-created row. Unfortunately, the pasted row extends off the page to the right and the columns don't line up. (Only the first two of 4 columns appear on the page.) Is there a way to make an exact replica of the cells/columns in a row, and the cells/rows in a column when working with tables? I want to copy columnar formatting, row height AND text at the same time. Thanks for your help, -Robert |
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When I hold the cursor over the left side of the leftmost cell, the I-beam
turns into an arrow. When it does I right-click and see options for Paste Cells, and Paste as Nested Table. Paste Cells only pastes the first cell. Pasted as Nested Table pastes the entire row as desired, but in a reduced row size where the columns don't line up. Any further suggestions, or am I doing it right? -Robert "Anne Troy" wrote: You should be able to copy a row, then put your cursor in the top left of the first cell in the row, and paste. That should "insert" the paste row. ******************* ~Anne Troy www.OfficeArticles.com www.MyExpertsOnline.com "Robert" wrote in message ... I'm trying to modify a stock Microsoft Agenda template by copying one of the rows and inserting it elsewhere in the table. I want the new row to have the same number of columns and the exact same text as the original, with the columns aligning perfectly. I've tried using Table | Insert | Rows, and then copying/pasting the original row over the newly-created row. Unfortunately, the pasted row extends off the page to the right and the columns don't line up. (Only the first two of 4 columns appear on the page.) Is there a way to make an exact replica of the cells/columns in a row, and the cells/rows in a column when working with tables? I want to copy columnar formatting, row height AND text at the same time. Thanks for your help, -Robert |
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I'm not sure, Robert. Tables are so dern picky. Is it possible to see your
file? I can probably help a lot better. Send the file to me directly, do not upload here. ******************* ~Anne Troy www.OfficeArticles.com www.MyExpertsOnline.com "Robert" wrote in message ... When I hold the cursor over the left side of the leftmost cell, the I-beam turns into an arrow. When it does I right-click and see options for Paste Cells, and Paste as Nested Table. Paste Cells only pastes the first cell. Pasted as Nested Table pastes the entire row as desired, but in a reduced row size where the columns don't line up. Any further suggestions, or am I doing it right? -Robert "Anne Troy" wrote: You should be able to copy a row, then put your cursor in the top left of the first cell in the row, and paste. That should "insert" the paste row. ******************* ~Anne Troy www.OfficeArticles.com www.MyExpertsOnline.com "Robert" wrote in message ... I'm trying to modify a stock Microsoft Agenda template by copying one of the rows and inserting it elsewhere in the table. I want the new row to have the same number of columns and the exact same text as the original, with the columns aligning perfectly. I've tried using Table | Insert | Rows, and then copying/pasting the original row over the newly-created row. Unfortunately, the pasted row extends off the page to the right and the columns don't line up. (Only the first two of 4 columns appear on the page.) Is there a way to make an exact replica of the cells/columns in a row, and the cells/rows in a column when working with tables? I want to copy columnar formatting, row height AND text at the same time. Thanks for your help, -Robert |
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OK, I may have solved the puzzle. When I click Table | Insert | Rows, the new
row that's created has the same columnar properties as the original, whether inserted above or below the original. And, if I copy the original row onto the clipboard, and then right-click the identically-columned new row in which I want to paste the cells' contents, I get an option to Paste Rows, which does in fact insert each cell's contents in the respective cells of the new row. I assume the same holds true for duplicating columns as it does for rows. This seems like a simple enough workaround. I wonder if there's an even simpler one-step method of accomplishing the same objective? Thanks for your help! -Robert "Anne Troy" wrote: I'm not sure, Robert. Tables are so dern picky. Is it possible to see your file? I can probably help a lot better. Send the file to me directly, do not upload here. ******************* ~Anne Troy www.OfficeArticles.com www.MyExpertsOnline.com "Robert" wrote in message ... When I hold the cursor over the left side of the leftmost cell, the I-beam turns into an arrow. When it does I right-click and see options for Paste Cells, and Paste as Nested Table. Paste Cells only pastes the first cell. Pasted as Nested Table pastes the entire row as desired, but in a reduced row size where the columns don't line up. Any further suggestions, or am I doing it right? -Robert "Anne Troy" wrote: You should be able to copy a row, then put your cursor in the top left of the first cell in the row, and paste. That should "insert" the paste row. ******************* ~Anne Troy www.OfficeArticles.com www.MyExpertsOnline.com "Robert" wrote in message ... I'm trying to modify a stock Microsoft Agenda template by copying one of the rows and inserting it elsewhere in the table. I want the new row to have the same number of columns and the exact same text as the original, with the columns aligning perfectly. I've tried using Table | Insert | Rows, and then copying/pasting the original row over the newly-created row. Unfortunately, the pasted row extends off the page to the right and the columns don't line up. (Only the first two of 4 columns appear on the page.) Is there a way to make an exact replica of the cells/columns in a row, and the cells/rows in a column when working with tables? I want to copy columnar formatting, row height AND text at the same time. Thanks for your help, -Robert |
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