Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
Posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement
|
|||
|
|||
Change default format options for tables?
How can I change the defaults on tables? For example, just inserting a table
has the option "allow row to break across page" checked and the top and bottom margins aren't quite as large as I would like. I'm getting tired of changing these things every single time. Where can I set a default? |
#2
Posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement
|
|||
|
|||
Change default format options for tables?
Create an example table, format it as desired, and create an AutoText entry
from it. Whenever you need this particular table formatting, insert the AutoText. Alternatively, if you have a Word version that supports table styles, you may want to try modifying a (custom) table style and then set it as the default in Word. But note that table styles are buggy; see http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/tablestyles/index.html. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "ceallagh" wrote in message ... How can I change the defaults on tables? For example, just inserting a table has the option "allow row to break across page" checked and the top and bottom margins aren't quite as large as I would like. I'm getting tired of changing these things every single time. Where can I set a default? |
#3
Posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement
|
|||
|
|||
Change default format options for tables?
The problem with creating an AutoText entry is that then, instead of changing
the margins and the row breaking, I would be changing the number of columns and rows. That's just as many extra steps. Ditto re styles--I would still have to change the style every time. But thank you for your suggestions. "Stefan Blom" wrote: Create an example table, format it as desired, and create an AutoText entry from it. Whenever you need this particular table formatting, insert the AutoText. Alternatively, if you have a Word version that supports table styles, you may want to try modifying a (custom) table style and then set it as the default in Word. But note that table styles are buggy; see http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/tablestyles/index.html. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "ceallagh" wrote in message ... How can I change the defaults on tables? For example, just inserting a table has the option "allow row to break across page" checked and the top and bottom margins aren't quite as large as I would like. I'm getting tired of changing these things every single time. Where can I set a default? |
#4
Posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement
|
|||
|
|||
Change default format options for tables?
Note that the cells of the "example table" can have paragraph styles
applied. Also note that, after you've deleted columns or rows, you can use the AutoFormat commands to resize the table (so that it fits its container). -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "ceallagh" wrote in message news The problem with creating an AutoText entry is that then, instead of changing the margins and the row breaking, I would be changing the number of columns and rows. That's just as many extra steps. Ditto re styles--I would still have to change the style every time. But thank you for your suggestions. "Stefan Blom" wrote: Create an example table, format it as desired, and create an AutoText entry from it. Whenever you need this particular table formatting, insert the AutoText. Alternatively, if you have a Word version that supports table styles, you may want to try modifying a (custom) table style and then set it as the default in Word. But note that table styles are buggy; see http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/tablestyles/index.html. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "ceallagh" wrote in message ... How can I change the defaults on tables? For example, just inserting a table has the option "allow row to break across page" checked and the top and bottom margins aren't quite as large as I would like. I'm getting tired of changing these things every single time. Where can I set a default? |
Reply |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
In Tables, how can I change a default setting? | Tables | |||
change default options in drop-down list | Microsoft Word Help | |||
Permanently change default Print Options | Microsoft Word Help | |||
How do I change Default options in Sort Text window? | Microsoft Word Help | |||
how do i change the default format of my word tables | Tables |