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CBLE1501
Copper Contributor
May 31, 2022

Microsoft Word Table Grouping / Copying

Hi,

 

I'm currently working with a word document which has somehow grouped table rows / columns, to  allow easy copying. I can't seem to figure out how this is achieved. If I click any of the table cells, the full table is selected. I'm then able to click the '+' sign in the bottom right corner, to copy the full table.

 

Does anyone know how this was created?

 

 

Thanks

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  • Stefan_Blom's avatar
    Stefan_Blom
    MVP
    May 31, 2022
    The two cells in the bottom row could be merged (the merge command is on the Table Layout tab on the ribbon). Alternatively, someone has just deleted the border that separates the cells. One way to tell is to display nonprinting marks; you can use the ¶ icon on the Home tab. If the cells are merged, there will be only one end-of-cell marker (¤) present.
    • CBLE1501's avatar
      CBLE1501
      Copper Contributor
      Jun 01, 2022

      Hi Stefan_Blom 

       

      Thanks for your reply.

       

      Its not actually the merged cells that are the issue.

       

      A fence appears around the full group of cells and displays a small plus sign in the bottom right hand corner, when any cell is clicked. By clicking the plus sign the full group of cells are copied directly beneath.

       

      Regards

      Carl

      • Stefan_Blom's avatar
        Stefan_Blom
        MVP
        Jun 02, 2022

        CBLE1501 

         

        You can prevent Word from displaying the + sign for adding rows or columns. Clear the check mark next to "Show pop-up buttons for adding rows and columns in tables."

         

         

        However, I am not sure that is what you are asking. Merged cells will always be a challenge when trying to select part of the table. 

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