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Single Line of Text in Table Row?
We are setting up forms in Word 2002 and have many rows that can only have a
single line of data. We realize that we can set the row height so that its height will stay fixed and the table will not "grow". However, we are converting from WordPerfect and it had a feature that let one designate that the row was either "single line only" (hide extra text) or "multiple line" (expand text to fit). If a row was set to "single line only", when the user pressed "Enter", it functioned as a "Tab" and moved the insertion point to the next cell, which was convenient for users. Is there an equivalent Word feature? TIA, Allison Orange Systems Project Consultant Florida Public Service Commission |
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Single Line of Text in Table Row?
There is not an equivalent feature, unfortunately. Setting an exact row
height is as close as you can get. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://www.word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Allison Orange" (remove to reply) wrote in message ... We are setting up forms in Word 2002 and have many rows that can only have a single line of data. We realize that we can set the row height so that its height will stay fixed and the table will not "grow". However, we are converting from WordPerfect and it had a feature that let one designate that the row was either "single line only" (hide extra text) or "multiple line" (expand text to fit). If a row was set to "single line only", when the user pressed "Enter", it functioned as a "Tab" and moved the insertion point to the next cell, which was convenient for users. Is there an equivalent Word feature? TIA, Allison Orange Systems Project Consultant Florida Public Service Commission |
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Single Line of Text in Table Row?
While I wouldn't call it a feature -- it's far more complicated to
implement than checking an option box -- it is possible to do this in Word. Have a look at this KnowledgeBase article: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=187985 In addition to changing the function of the Enter key, you will need to set an exact row height to prevent users from simply typing enough to make the text wrap. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: There is not an equivalent feature, unfortunately. Setting an exact row height is as close as you can get. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://www.word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Allison Orange" (remove to reply) wrote in message ... We are setting up forms in Word 2002 and have many rows that can only have a single line of data. We realize that we can set the row height so that its height will stay fixed and the table will not "grow". However, we are converting from WordPerfect and it had a feature that let one designate that the row was either "single line only" (hide extra text) or "multiple line" (expand text to fit). If a row was set to "single line only", when the user pressed "Enter", it functioned as a "Tab" and moved the insertion point to the next cell, which was convenient for users. Is there an equivalent Word feature? TIA, Allison Orange Systems Project Consultant Florida Public Service Commission -- Regards, Jay Freedman Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://www.mvps.org/word |
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