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Correct answer Eugene Tyson

In the InDesign preferences go to Clipboard handling

 

Choose the option for All information - as shown here 

The table is pasted directly as a table

If you choose the bottom option it is imported as plain text as shown below.

 

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Mike Witherell
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Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
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February 17, 2025

Possible, but not recommended.

https://youtu.be/IZB3ZclZtZg?feature=shared

Better to File > Place. And also better to pre-plan and pre-build a set of cell styles along with a table style to coordinate them. A table can either be dressed with the style while placing; or after placing.

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/table-cell-styles.html

Mike Witherell
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Eugene TysonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
February 17, 2025

In the InDesign preferences go to Clipboard handling

 

Choose the option for All information - as shown here 

The table is pasted directly as a table

If you choose the bottom option it is imported as plain text as shown below.

 

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