Resize tables in InDesign by using the Type tool to drag the lower-right corner of the table.
In Adobe InDesign, resizing a table is a common task when designing layouts. One direct method allows you to adjust the dimensions of the entire table frame quickly. This method is straightforward and uses the standard Type tool.
Resizing the Entire Table Frame
To resize the entire table as a single unit, you will utilize the Type tool (T) and interact directly with the table frame on your page.
Here’s how you do it based on the provided information:
- Select the Type tool: Make sure the Type tool is active in your InDesign toolbar.
- Position the pointer: Hover the Type tool's cursor over the lower-right corner of the table you want to resize.
- Watch for the cursor change: As you position the cursor correctly over the corner handle, the pointer shape will change, typically becoming an arrow (often diagonal).
- Drag to resize: Once the arrow cursor appears, click and drag the corner outwards to increase the table's size or inwards to decrease it.
- Maintain proportions: To ensure the table's original height and width proportions are preserved while you drag, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard simultaneously.
This action resizes the container frame holding the table content. The way the content inside the cells adjusts depends on your table and cell options, but this method is effective for scaling the overall table dimensions on your layout page.
This method, as described, is a fundamental technique for quickly adjusting the visual size of your table within your InDesign document.
