Column/row formatting is next, and table formatting is last.įor example, if you have set formatting on the Table page and later make changes on the Column or Row pages, the changes override the settings made on the Table page. Cell formatting is at the top of the hierarchy, so it overrides the other formatting levels. Q: Why are some cells aligned properly, and others are not?Ī: Tables have different levels of formatting: cell, column/row, and table. Tip: If you want to change the formatting for more than one cell, select the cells first, and then make your changes in the Properties for Table Format dialog box - the changes will apply to all of the selected cells.Ĭhoose Decimal Align from the drop-down list in the Align cell contents section of the Cell page. Click the Cell tab, open the Align cell contents drop-down list, and then choose Decimal Align (see Figure 2). Q: How can I get my numbers to line up by their decimal points?Ī: Select the column (but not the column heading), or select the cells containing data that you want to align on the decimal points. The Row page of the Properties for Table Format dialog box contains an option for setting header rows in a table. In addition to choosing Table > Format from the menu bar, you can press Ctrl + F12, or you can right-click in the table and choose Format. Tip: It's nice to know a few shortcuts for opening the Properties for Table Format dialog box. Click the Row tab, and then enable the Header Row check box (see Figure 1).
To set up header rows, select the row or rows, and choose Table > Format. For example, you can set rows 1 through 3 as header rows, but not rows 1 and 3. You can use more than one row of column headings, but only for consecutive rows. Q: How can I make the heading rows of my table appear on every page?Ī: If you label your column headings as "header rows," they will appear at the top of every page. In addition, you can refer to two tutorials from previous issues of the WordPerfect Expert newsletter that cover creating forms with tables and creating formulas in tables. Part 1 covers common problems related to table formatting Part 2 will tackle common questions regarding table math.
#How to remove table formatting in word but keep data series#
This frequently asked questions (FAQ) tutorial is the first in a two-part series that focuses on the Table feature. Its ease of use, flexible formatting, and built-in spreadsheet functions make it the perfect tool for organizing information. The Table feature in WordPerfect® is enormously popular and is accessed by nearly all users, regardless of their industry or level of expertise.
Ten frequently asked questions about table formatting in WordPerfect by Laura Acklen