multiple column text in a word 2003 table

[MayaSauer]

I have a table - 1 column (would like it to stay at 7.26 wide) and 1 rows. At
the top I placed in image and then I have a couple of paragraphs of text.
I would like to format the couple of paragraphs of text into 2 or possible 3
columns, but when I do the table becomes half the size and doesn't show my
text in columns.

Is it possible to have text formatted into multiple columns inside a word
2003 table. The reason I used the table is so I can have a colored border
around this entire section.

 

[John McGhie]

Yes, it is possible, provided you do not confuse Section columns with Table
columns.

In a Section, the "Columns" affect the entire page, including each table
inside the page. So when you go to three columns, your table will end up in
one of them.

What you need to do is to create a table inside the main table (you can
create nested tables in Word).

However: If your outer table is simply to create a border, you may be
better off using the commands on the Drawing toolbar to create a graphical
square to surround the text.

Remove the fill from the square or use "Send to Back" so the square doesn't
obstruct the text. I think you will find that this is easier to handle.

Hope this helps

I have a table - 1 column (would like it to stay at 7.26 wide) and 1 rows. At
the top I placed in image and then I have a couple of paragraphs of text.
I would like to format the couple of paragraphs of text into 2 or possible 3
columns, but when I do the table becomes half the size and doesn't show my
text in columns.

Is it possible to have text formatted into multiple columns inside a word
2003 table. The reason I used the table is so I can have a colored border
around this entire section.

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