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May 27, 2014
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How can I get my first procedure step in a table to have space above?

  • May 27, 2014
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I am working with FM11. I have some procedure steps in a table and the first line is too close to the header row. I have tried to add some space with the paragraph designer, but it does not appear to be making the first procedure step drop lower. How can I make this work? Thanks for your help.

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    Correct answer Bob_Niland

    > I have tried to add some space with the paragraph designer, ...

    How?
    Paragraph Designer: Basic: Space: Above Pgf probably won't work, as it usually doesn't when it's a top-of-column para.

    Paragraph Designer: Table Cell: Cell Margins should work, but will affect all rows, unless you use a unique para tag for just first rows.

    Table Designer: Basic: Default Cell Margins should also work, but will also affect all rows.

    Hackish way: insert a small empty anchored frame at-insertion-point to push against the separator.

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    Arnis Gubins
    Inspiring
    May 27, 2014

    Exactly which component did you adjust in the paragraph designer? You should be adjusting the Cell Margins > Top value setting.

    FMdancerAuthor
    Known Participant
    May 27, 2014

    Yes, I used the Top Cell Margin=6 pts in the Table Designer.

    Bob_Niland
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    Bob_NilandCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 27, 2014

    > I have tried to add some space with the paragraph designer, ...

    How?
    Paragraph Designer: Basic: Space: Above Pgf probably won't work, as it usually doesn't when it's a top-of-column para.

    Paragraph Designer: Table Cell: Cell Margins should work, but will affect all rows, unless you use a unique para tag for just first rows.

    Table Designer: Basic: Default Cell Margins should also work, but will also affect all rows.

    Hackish way: insert a small empty anchored frame at-insertion-point to push against the separator.

    FMdancerAuthor
    Known Participant
    May 27, 2014

    I just got the spacing to work with the Table Designer > Cell Margins > Top set to 6 pt. Thanks.