Customize the Quick Access Toolbar by adding the Pen Color button from the
Table Design collection.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP
> How do I select the colour and style of the border before I draw the
> table?
> As far as I can see this option only comes up in Table Tools after I have
> drawn the table - Insert tab, table icon, draw table.
> This used to be possible in earlier versions.
Mary Ann - 30 May 2008 08:16 GMT
Thank you
> Customize the Quick Access Toolbar by adding the Pen Color button from the
> Table Design collection.
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> > drawn the table - Insert tab, table icon, draw table.
> > This used to be possible in earlier versions.