Formatting tables

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Y Chang - 06 Dec 2004 19:27 GMT

When adjusting the column widths using the mouse cursor,
sometimes the boundary lines move to where you want it to;
sometimes it jumps around and reformats the entire table.

How can I adjust table width without this problem?

Thanks.

Our office uses Word 2003 on Windows XP Professional.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill - 06 Dec 2004 20:45 GMT

It should help to press Alt while dragging to override the grid. Also, make
sure that auto resizing is disabled.

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> When adjusting the column widths using the mouse cursor,
> sometimes the boundary lines move to where you want it to;
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Y Chang - 06 Dec 2004 20:51 GMT

If I disable auto resizing, what other things might happen
as a result?

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Suzanne S. Barnhill - 07 Dec 2004 02:03 GMT

You will be able to gain direct control over your column widths and not have
them keep changing on you.

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