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Is there a way to apply a style to multiple tables en masse and clear overrides

  • March 1, 2025
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I have a document which is full of imported tables that have the basic indesign style applied to them, I want to somehow select all of the tables at once, apply a different table style to them, and clear any overrides, does anyone know of a script or other quick way to do this? 

      Correct answer Robert at ID-Tasker

      @Bora23108177ttvp

       

      The code above can also be modified to style ALL tables in ALL Stories in the active document - if you need. 

       

      app.activeDocument.stories.everyItem().tables.everyItem().appliedTableStyle = "enter name of your style";

app.activeDocument.stories.everyItem().tables.everyItem().clearTableStyleOverrides();

       

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      Robert at ID-Tasker
      Robert at ID-Tasker
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      March 1, 2025

      @Bora23108177ttvp

       

      Do you want exactly the same Table Style apply to all tables - or if different ones - what would be the "key"?

       

      Robert at ID-Tasker
      Robert at ID-Tasker
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      March 1, 2025

      @Bora23108177ttvp 

       

      This will let you apply specified table style to all tables in the current Story - you just need to select some text in this story - or a TextFrame: 

       

       

      app.selection[0].parentStory.texts[0].tables.everyItem().appliedTableStyle = "enter name of your style";

app.selection[0].parentStory.texts[0].tables.everyItem().clearTableStyleOverrides();

       

       

      https://creativepro.com/how-to-install-scripts-in-indesign/

       

        Peter Kahrel
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        Peter KahrelCommunity Expert
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        March 1, 2025

        That should be 

        app.selection[0].parentStory etc.
          kglad
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          kgladCommunity Expert
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          March 1, 2025

          is this an acrobat pro question?

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          Bora23108177ttvpAuthor
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          March 1, 2025

          No it's an indesign question. 

          kglad
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          kgladCommunity Expert
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          March 1, 2025

          oops, sorry.  i see that reference in your first post.

           

          anyway, in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

          p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.



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