Aligning columns

[Briant]

In Word 2002, I am having a problem with tables. I am trying to insert a row from one table into another table. Both the original table and the inserted row have the same number of columns. When inserted, the columns of the new row don't match the columns of the original table. I try to drag the column width of the inserted portion to match the original table, but I can't get the lines to coincide. It seems like the column width moves in discrete units. I've tried changing units from inches to points to centimeters, etc. with no luck. I've also changed the zoom to try to get better accuracy but still have no luck. Is there a way to force the column width to align? I've also tried selecting the column and going under table properties to specify the width of the column, but it still won't align the inserted row.

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Hi Brian,

If you hold down the Alt key while you drag, you will have more control.

Alternatively, insert a new row into the target table and copy the text from
each cell of the source into the corresponding cell in the new row.

Please post any further questions or followup to the newsgroups for the
benefit of others who may be interested. Unsolicited questions forwarded
directly to me will only be answered on a paid consulting basis.

Hope this helps
Doug Robbins - Word MVP

In Word 2002, I am having a problem with tables. I am trying to insert a

row from one table into another table. Both the original table and the
inserted row have the same number of columns. When inserted, the columns of
the new row don't match the columns of the original table. I try to drag
the column width of the inserted portion to match the original table, but I
can't get the lines to coincide. It seems like the column width moves in
discrete units. I've tried changing units from inches to points to
centimeters, etc. with no luck. I've also changed the zoom to try to get
better accuracy but still have no luck. Is there a way to force the column
width to align? I've also tried selecting the column and going under table
properties to specify the width of the column, but it still won't align the
inserted row.

 

[Briant]

Doug,

Thank you for the tip. Using the Alt key while dragging the columns makes a big difference in sensitivity. I can align much more easily. Thanks.