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Multipage tables
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bjm
2009-08-22 22:29:09 UTC
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Is there a way to format the whole table so that rows don't split across
pages?
TIA.
bj
Jay Freedman
2009-08-22 23:21:37 UTC
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Post by bjm
Is there a way to format the whole table so that rows don't split across
pages?
TIA.
bj
Select all the rows of the table. Go to Table > Table Properties (or
in Word 2007, click the Properties button on the Table Layout ribbon),
click the Row tab, and uncheck the box for "Allow row to break across
pages".

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bjm
2009-08-24 17:19:27 UTC
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Thanks.
Using W2007.

It didn't take as long as I thought to select all the rows.
I'd had trouble selecting the entire table & still getting the "table
properties" menu choice. I *think* I've got that figured out now too

After selecting all the rows, I don't see a "properties" choice on the table
layout ribbon you mention but was able to get to the table properties on the
right-click menu.

What am I missing? Oh -- it's in the "Layout" tab of Table Tools, I'd missed
it when just looking at Design.

I just don't think "rightly" when it comes to how MS thinks I ought to for
finding things.
<sigh>
bj
Post by Jay Freedman
Post by bjm
Is there a way to format the whole table so that rows don't split across
pages?
TIA.
bj
Select all the rows of the table. Go to Table > Table Properties (or
in Word 2007, click the Properties button on the Table Layout ribbon),
click the Row tab, and uncheck the box for "Allow row to break across
pages".
--
Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup
so all may benefit.
MaxJP
2009-09-27 04:48:07 UTC
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I am using Word 2007, and wish to prevent rows breaking in every table in a
document. Trouble is, if I select the entire document, I cannot get to the
Table Properties button. Must I adjust the properties of each table
individually?
Post by bjm
Thanks.
Using W2007.
It didn't take as long as I thought to select all the rows.
I'd had trouble selecting the entire table & still getting the "table
properties" menu choice. I *think* I've got that figured out now too
After selecting all the rows, I don't see a "properties" choice on the table
layout ribbon you mention but was able to get to the table properties on the
right-click menu.
What am I missing? Oh -- it's in the "Layout" tab of Table Tools, I'd missed
it when just looking at Design.
I just don't think "rightly" when it comes to how MS thinks I ought to for
finding things.
<sigh>
bj
Post by Jay Freedman
Post by bjm
Is there a way to format the whole table so that rows don't split across
pages?
TIA.
bj
Select all the rows of the table. Go to Table > Table Properties (or
in Word 2007, click the Properties button on the Table Layout ribbon),
click the Row tab, and uncheck the box for "Allow row to break across
pages".
--
Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup
so all may benefit.
Lene Fredborg
2009-09-27 11:48:01 UTC
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You can use a macro:

Sub AllTables_NoBreak()
Dim oTable As Table

For Each oTable In ActiveDocument.Tables
oTable.Rows.AllowBreakAcrossPages = False
Next oTable

MsgBox "Finished."
End Sub

If you need help on installing a macro, see:
http://word.mvps.org/faqs/macrosvba/CreateAMacro.htm
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Regards
Lene Fredborg - Microsoft MVP (Word)
DocTools - Denmark
www.thedoctools.com
Document automation - add-ins, macros and templates for Microsoft Word
Post by MaxJP
I am using Word 2007, and wish to prevent rows breaking in every table in a
document. Trouble is, if I select the entire document, I cannot get to the
Table Properties button. Must I adjust the properties of each table
individually?
Post by bjm
Thanks.
Using W2007.
It didn't take as long as I thought to select all the rows.
I'd had trouble selecting the entire table & still getting the "table
properties" menu choice. I *think* I've got that figured out now too
After selecting all the rows, I don't see a "properties" choice on the table
layout ribbon you mention but was able to get to the table properties on the
right-click menu.
What am I missing? Oh -- it's in the "Layout" tab of Table Tools, I'd missed
it when just looking at Design.
I just don't think "rightly" when it comes to how MS thinks I ought to for
finding things.
<sigh>
bj
Post by Jay Freedman
Post by bjm
Is there a way to format the whole table so that rows don't split across
pages?
TIA.
bj
Select all the rows of the table. Go to Table > Table Properties (or
in Word 2007, click the Properties button on the Table Layout ribbon),
click the Row tab, and uncheck the box for "Allow row to break across
pages".
--
Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup
so all may benefit.
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