Changing the Table Properties

Summary

The Table Manager function allows you change the properties of a previously saved customized table, including

  • whether or not the borders show 
  • making the table an oversized table 
  • the number of columns 
  • the number of rows 
  • the row height 
  • the predefined table headers (captions) 
  • the row width, and 
  • the alignment of the contents of the cell in the table.

Procedure

Follow the steps in the table below to modify the properties of a previously saved customized table.

StepAction

1

Select Table Manager from the Present ribbon group. 

2

Highlight the desired table from the list of User Defined tables on the Tables tab of the Table Manager dialog box.

3

As appropriate, change the table properties.

4

Do you want to permanently save your modifications of the table?

  • If yes 
    • click the Save button, and 
    • go to Step 5. 
  • If no, go to Step 5.

5

Do you want to insert the modified table into your document?

  • If yes, click the Insert button. 
  • If no, click the Close button.
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