Microsoft Word:  Table Tricks

One question I hear repeatedly is, "How do I split a table so I have a blank paragraph in-between?"

The answer is simple, just follow the steps below.

1. Place the insertion point in front of the text in the first table cell where you'd like to split the table. The split will occur just prior to the insertion point.
2. Press [Ctrl][Shift][Enter] OR go to the Table menu and select Split Table. The table will split and you will have a blank paragraph between the two resulting tables.

Another question commonly asked is, "How do I get the first row of my table (with the column headings) to repeat at the top of each page when the table breaks over two or more pages?"

To have the column headings repeat at the top of the table whenever it breaks over two or more pages, you need to be sure the insertion point in somewhere in the table. Next, go to the Table menu and select Heading Rows Repeat. If you ever need to turn off the headings on every page, return to the Table menu and deselect Heading Rows Repeat.

These are just two of the most common questions I hear when working with Microsoft Word tables. There are, however, many more tips and tricks. If you would like to learn more, please contact me. I'm always available to answer your questions.

If you have any questions regarding this tip or need help implementing it in your own projects, contact Ranelle Maltas, Application Support Associate, at 472-0585 or e-mail at rmaltas2@unl.edu.