Here is how you can edit a table in InDesign, specifically by changing its dimensions (rows and columns).
One fundamental way to edit a table in Adobe InDesign is to adjust its structural dimensions – adding or removing rows and columns.
To modify the number of rows or columns in an existing table using the Table Setup options:
- Place the insertion point: Click your text cursor inside any cell of the table you wish to edit. This tells InDesign which table you are working with.
- Access Table Options: Go to the InDesign menu bar and choose Table > Table Options > Table Setup. This opens a dialog box with various settings for the entire table structure.
- Specify new dimensions: In the Table Setup dialog box, locate the options for Rows and Columns. Enter the desired new number of rows and columns.
- Confirm changes: Click OK to apply the changes to your table.
Reference Information Included: With the insertion point in a cell, choose Table > Table Options > Table Setup. Specify a different number of rows and columns, and then click OK.
What Happens When You Change Dimensions?
- Adding Rows/Columns: New rows are added at the bottom, and new columns are added on the right side by default. These new cells will be empty and inherit the basic formatting of the table.
- Removing Rows/Columns: If you decrease the number of rows or columns, InDesign will remove them from the bottom or right side. Be aware: Any content in the cells being removed will be deleted.
This method allows you to quickly resize the grid structure of your table. Other types of table editing (like changing content, formatting cells, merging cells, etc.) are done through different tools and menu options within InDesign.
