Tables - Working With Text

Tables - Working With Text

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How do I move text between cells?

  1. Select the text you wish to move.
  2. Position your cursor over the selected text.
  3. Click and hold down the left mouse button.
  4. Drag the text to the required location.
    Drag to move text in a tableThe cursor will appear as a white arrow with a box underneath it. The vertical line illustrates where the text will be place when you release the mouse button.
  5. Release the mouse button.

How do I copy text between cells?

  1. Select the text you wish to copy.
  2. Position your cursor over the selected text.
  3. Click and hold down the left mouse button.
  4. Drag the text to the required location.
  5. Press and hold <Ctrl>.
    Copy text from one cell in a table to anotherThe cursor appears as a white arrow with a box with a plus sign in it. A vertical line will illustrate where the text will be place when you release the mouse button.
  6. Release the mouse button.
  7. Release the <Ctrl> key.

How do I alter text alignment in a cell?

  1. Position your cursor in a cell (to alter one cell) or select the cells you wish to change.
  2. Click to display the ‘Table Tools, Layout’ ribbon.
  3. 9 text alignment options for tables in the ribbonIn the ‘Alignment’ section click one of the 9 options to select it.

How do I change the direction of my text?

  1. Position your cursor in a cell (to alter one cell) or select the cells you wish to change.
  2. Click the ‘Table Tools, Layout’ ribbon.
  3. Text direction button for text in a table in the ribbonClick the ‘Text Direction’ button.
    The text will run vertically from top to bottom.
  4. Click again to run the text vertically from bottom to top.
  5. Click for a third time to return your text to its normal, horizontal state.
    You may have to adjust the height of your row after changing the direction of your text.