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Michael J B
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May 11, 2018
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Indesign table cells to span rows

  • May 11, 2018
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How do I create cells that span rows so that I can achieve the result show in this image?

Thanks in advance.

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    Correct answer Barb Binder

    Yes, that's would you would need to do to get that staggered look.

    ~Barb

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    Michael J BAuthor
    Inspiring
    May 11, 2018

    Thanks. Some of the entries are staggered, that is, they do not span a full row or occupy portions of adjacent rows. Is the only way to accomplish such an arrangement to split cells as necessary and then resize split cells so that the visual effect is correct (including hiding horizontal Lines as necessary). It just seems a bit non-computer like.

      Barb Binder
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      Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      May 11, 2018

      Yes, that's would you would need to do to get that staggered look.

      ~Barb

      ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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      Michael J BAuthor
      Inspiring
      May 12, 2018

      Thanks.

        Barb Binder
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        Barb BinderCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        May 11, 2018

        Just select the cells you wish to merge and select Table > Merge Cells.

        Alternatively, leave the cells as is, and just hide the interior horizontal lines via Table > Table Options > Alternating Row Strokes.

        ~Barb

        ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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