How to copy/paste column formatting between rows

[Robert]

I'm trying to modify a stock Microsoft Agenda template by copying one of the
rows and inserting it elsewhere in the table. I want the new row to have the
same number of columns and the exact same text as the original, with the
columns aligning perfectly.

I've tried using Table | Insert | Rows, and then copying/pasting the
original row over the newly-created row. Unfortunately, the pasted row
extends off the page to the right and the columns don't line up. (Only the
first two of 4 columns appear on the page.)

Is there a way to make an exact replica of the cells/columns in a row, and
the cells/rows in a column when working with tables? I want to copy columnar
formatting, row height AND text at the same time.

Thanks for your help,
-Robert

 

[Anne Troy]

You should be able to copy a row, then put your cursor in the top left of
the first cell in the row, and paste. That should "insert" the paste row.
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~Anne Troy

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[Robert]

When I hold the cursor over the left side of the leftmost cell, the I-beam
turns into an arrow. When it does I right-click and see options for Paste
Cells, and Paste as Nested Table. Paste Cells only pastes the first cell.
Pasted as Nested Table pastes the entire row as desired, but in a reduced row
size where the columns don't line up. Any further suggestions, or am I doing
it right?

-Robert

 

[Anne Troy]

I'm not sure, Robert. Tables are so dern picky. Is it possible to see your
file? I can probably help a lot better. Send the file to me directly, do not
upload here.
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~Anne Troy

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www.MyExpertsOnline.com

 

[Robert]

OK, I may have solved the puzzle. When I click Table | Insert | Rows, the new
row that's created has the same columnar properties as the original, whether
inserted above or below the original. And, if I copy the original row onto
the clipboard, and then right-click the identically-columned new row in which
I want to paste the cells' contents, I get an option to Paste Rows, which
does in fact insert each cell's contents in the respective cells of the new
row. I assume the same holds true for duplicating columns as it does for rows.

This seems like a simple enough workaround. I wonder if there's an even
simpler one-step method of accomplishing the same objective? Thanks for your
help!

-Robert