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ShawnF_TechWriter
ShawnF_TechWriter
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November 23, 2017
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Filling Table Cells with Color

  • November 23, 2017
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I'm making a table for a wiring diagram that requires table cells to be color coded.

Using unstructured FrameMaker, is it possible to fill an entire cell with color?

I figured I'd change the font color to white to offset the color.

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    Correct answer Bob_Niland

    Traditionally Table > Custom Ruling and Shading for just a single cell. For entire rows or columns, Table Designer can do that (Shading tab).

    Might have to create colors if the default choices don't cover it.

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    Anonymous
    November 23, 2017

    Yes, it's possible:

    Just apply a custom cell shading outside the table designer.

    ShawnF_TechWriter
    ShawnF_TechWriterAuthor
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    November 23, 2017

    Thanks for all the responses.
    I'm playing around in the Table Designer. I'm able to make a border around the cell but can't figure out how to fill the whole cell with color. Any suggestions?

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    Anonymous
    November 24, 2017

    Take a look at the menu: Table>Custom Ruling and Shading.

    Jeff_Coatsworth
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    Jeff_CoatsworthCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 23, 2017

    I think so (never actually done it myself) - check out the Table Designer?

    Bob_Niland
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    Bob_NilandCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    November 23, 2017

    Traditionally Table > Custom Ruling and Shading for just a single cell. For entire rows or columns, Table Designer can do that (Shading tab).

    Might have to create colors if the default choices don't cover it.

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