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Sam Tomanio
Sam Tomanio
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August 7, 2021
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Tab Stops with Leaders in a Table

  • August 7, 2021
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Hi Framers,

 

I'm trying to put Tab Stops with Leaders in a Table. It appears that's not possible. Im I missing something?

 

Thanks!

 

Sam

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    Correct answer Barb Binder

    You certainly can—the trick is adding the tab characters to the table. Once they are in the table, you can add the tab stop/leaders the same way you do anywhere else.

     

    To add a tab to a table:

    • Press Esc Tab (sequential keystrokes, not consecutive), or 
    • Add them as an auto-number in Paragraph Designer by adding a \t to the auto-number format text box

     

    ~Barb 

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    Winfried RengCommunity Expert
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    August 9, 2021

    I add tabs in a table with find/change.

    In the Change text field enter \t for each tab character.

    Then just click Change.

    Bob_Niland
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    Bob_NilandCommunity Expert
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    August 10, 2021

    You can also put a tab character on the clipboard & just paste it in.

    Somewhat surprisingly, a Variable (Def: \t) also works.

    Barb Binder
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    Barb BinderCommunity Expert
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    August 7, 2021

    We are always happy to help, Sam!

     

    ~Barb 

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
    Sam Tomanio
    Sam TomanioAuthor
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    August 7, 2021

    Thank you Barb & Bob!

     

    I knew I was forgeting something!

     

    Regards,

     

    Sam

    I’m available to develop or revise small aviation Projects in FrameMaker.
      Barb Binder
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      Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      August 7, 2021

      You certainly can—the trick is adding the tab characters to the table. Once they are in the table, you can add the tab stop/leaders the same way you do anywhere else.

       

      To add a tab to a table:

      • Press Esc Tab (sequential keystrokes, not consecutive), or 
      • Add them as an auto-number in Paragraph Designer by adding a \t to the auto-number format text box

       

      ~Barb 

      ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
      Bob_Niland
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      Bob_NilandCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 7, 2021

      It might be a simple matter of the hack needed to type a tab into a table cell:
      [Esc][Tab]

      Just hitting the [Tab] key performs table navigation.

       

      If that's not the problem, we can explore the tab settings for the cell Paragraph Format. which is to say, I was trivally able to get leader tab.

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