How do I put separate tables on the same page?

[Experience Lacking]

(1) I want to put two or more separate tables, of different sizes, on the
same page and give each its own caption, in Word. It seems splitting tables,
partly a way to
do it maybe, can only be done horizontally, not vertically, so that is not
an option if I want two or more tables side-by-side. Dragging one table to
put next to another simply incorprates them. (2) How does one put blocks of
text next to a table? Putting text into a 1x1 table and keeping or removing
the border, then dragging, has the same effect as in (1). Any suggestions
much appreciated. I have Microsoft Windows XP and Word 2005. Many thanks.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

You could put tables in newspaper columns I suppose. A single table would be
easier.

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[Experience Lacking]

Mr. Kenyon, thank you very much for your reply. How does one make these
'newspaper columns' though, for tables? I think I have done it for text. I
can produce single tables via the Table-Insert-Table function, and this would
present no problems, but now I want to put several of these, separately, each
with different pieces of data in them, on the same page for comparison
purposes. For instance, a narrow vertical table at the left, with two
smaller horizontal tables to its right, one above the other, and then
underneath that group a larger horizontal table. And simlarly on other
pages, with different sizes and combinations.

With best regards.

 

[Greg]

How about using frames? The insert frame icon is, oddly enough,
located on the forms toobar. Click and draw a frame in each place you
want a table to be an then insert a table in the frame. You can format
the frames to be borderless if you like.

 

[Tony Jollans]

I'm not clear what you've tried, but if you select Table > Table Properties

Table tab and click on "Around" under "Text Wrapping" then the table can

be moved as a graphic object and two can be placed side by side or however
else you want.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

I would try it by setting up the section for newspaper columns. Then insert
a table in one of the columns. Next after the table, insert a column break
and your next table. I haven't tried this, I just believe it may do what you
want. Again, personally, I would use a single table. I think it would be
much easier. You can put a separator column without borders between your two
"tables." You may want to take a look at the nested tables tutorial at
http://addbalance.com/word/download.htm for ideas. In that, I show a Word
97-type table mimicking nested tables but still working in Word 97.
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Charles Kenyon

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