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i have two data tables that i need to compare side by side - please advise
how to place tables next to each other. thanks!
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It will depend on what version of Word you have. If it's Word 2000 or above,
you can change the table wrapping to Around, which will allow you to put
tables side by side. If they need to be very close, you'll need to tinker
with the "Distance from text" settings.

Often, however, this is the least satisfactory method, since wrapped objects
of any kind can cause problems. Other solutions a

1. Put the tables in newspaper-style columns (one in each); the columns can
be uneven to accommodate tables of different width.

2. Create a single large table with an empty (and unbordered) column between
the two pieces. This will work only if the row height is the same in both
tables (though you may be able to get around that by selectively merging
cells vertically).

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i have two data tables that i need to compare side by side - please advise
how to place tables next to each other. thanks!


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Sure, I can help you with that! Here's how you can create two tables side by side in Word:
  1. Open a new Word document and insert your first table. To do this, go to the Insert tab and click on Table. Select the number of rows and columns you need for your table.
  2. Once you've created your first table, place your cursor at the end of the table and hit Enter to create a new line.
  3. On the new line, go to the Insert tab and click on Table again. This time, select Insert Table from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the Insert Table dialog box, select the number of rows and columns you need for your second table. Make sure the AutoFit to Window option is unchecked.
  5. Click OK to insert your second table. You should now have two tables, one below the other.
  6. To place the tables side by side, click on the first table to select it. Then, go to the Layout tab and click on Wrap Text. Select Square from the dropdown menu.
  7. Click on the second table to select it. Then, go to the Layout tab and click on Position. Select More Layout Options from the dropdown menu.
  8. In the Layout dialog box, go to the Text Wrapping tab and select Square. Then, go to the Position tab and select Horizontal under Relative to. Choose Column from the dropdown menu and enter 1 in the to the right of field.
  9. Click OK to close the dialog box. Your two tables should now be side by side.

That's it! You can now enter your data into each table and compare them side by side.
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