Microsoft KB Archive/272800

= WD2001: You Cannot Align Margins of Cells or Columns As Expected =

Article ID: 272800

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2001 for Mac

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This article was previously published under Q272800



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to adjust the width of selected cells in a Microsoft Word table by dragging the margin to align with that of a cell above or below it, you are unable to align the margin exactly with the margin of the other cell.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because, by default, the margins of cells snap to the nearest gridline, and some margins may not coincide with the gridline when a table is inserted with specific column widths.



RESOLUTION
Hold down the OPTION key to temporarily override the snap-to-gridline feature.

When you hold down the OPTION key, the exact width of each column is displayed on the Ruler.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about tables, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Help menu, click Contents and Index, click Index, and then click T.
 * 2) Scroll down until you locate table, and then click the arrow to the left to view a list of topics under the general topic.
 * 3) Click About tables.

If you cannot find the information that you want, ask the Office Assistant.

Keywords: kbprb KB272800

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