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RE: Setting *custom* table defaults in a Word template
Subject:RE: Setting *custom* table defaults in a Word template From:"Goldstein, Dan" <DGoldstein -at- DeusTech -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Mon, 19 Apr 2004 10:01:01 -0400
Hi Amelia,
Word 2002 (XP) and 2003 have Table styles.
If you're using Word 2000, there's a workaround that allows you to set a
single, default table format (borders, shading, font, color, heading rows,
etc.):
1. Table|Insert|Table.
2. Click AutoFormat.
3. Select one of the formats from the panel on the left. The preview panel
on the right displays the base format; select the one that most resembles
your desired default table format.
4. Use the check boxes to customize the base format.
5. Click OK.
6. Select the Set as Default for New Tables check box.
7. Click OK.
Now, every time you insert a new table in your document, it will follow your
customized format. Not exactly what you asked for, but better than nothing.
HTH,
Dan Goldstein
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amelia DeLoach [mailto:deloaa -at- yahoo -dot- com]
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 4:41 PM
> To: TECHWR-L
> Subject: Setting *custom* table defaults in a Word template
>
> All,
>
> Is it possible to add a custom set of table styles to
> the Table AutoFormat feature in MS Word?
>
> If so, how? I didn't find anything in the online help
> that provided any guidance.
>
> Regards,
> Amelia DeLoach
>
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