Can I set my own standard settings for a new table?

[Marianne Thastrup]

When I create a new table I always have to change the settings. Is there any
way that I can change the standard settings, such as margins? I know that I
can select a new standard from the pre-defined tables and also how many
columns and rows a new table should have. But that is not custom made. Any
ideas?

 

[Stefan Blom]

You can format an example table with the desired settings and then create an
AutoText entry from it. See
http://word.mvps.org/faqs/customization/AutoText.htm.

Word 2002 and later also allow you to create your own table styles (Table
AutoFormats), but they tend to be buggy, so you may want to avoid that.

 

[Marianne Thastrup]

Thanks for a quick reply! I will try and make it work with an AutoText.

Regards
Marianne

"Stefan Blom" skrev:

 

[Tom Conrad]

Marianne,

You might alsot try creating a table style. Table styles are available in
word 2000-2007. (In 2003, Click on - format menu, Styles and Formating. in
the Task pane, click New Style button <select your options>.)

Google key word phrase - MVP MS word "table style" will yield losts of table
style tips, tricks, and pans.

MS OFFICE ONLINE
- Create a new table style
<http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP030766491033.aspx>
- Understanding paragraph, character, list, and table styles
<http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HA011876141033.aspx>

MVP Shauna Kelly discusses the cons of table styles
<http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/tablestyles/index.html>

 

[Stefan Blom]

Actually, table styles was introduced in Word 2002 (as I wrote in my previous
message). Also, you may want to take a look at this:
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/tablestyles/index.html

 

[Marianne Thastrup]

I decided to try the AutoText solution - and it works perfectly. Thanks!

Regards
Marianne Thastrup

"Stefan Blom" skrev:

 

[Stefan Blom]

You are welcome.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


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