Linking tables across pages

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August 11, 2017
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Is it possible to link tables across pages in Adobe Indesign in the same way you're able to link text boxes?

I'd like to create a document that has one table that continues across multiple pages, so I'm able to flow information from from Microsoft Office Excel table.

Is this actually possible?

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Correct answer BobLevine

Create an InDesign file with a Primary text frame which will be by default on the master page. Flow your excel text into the first document page and as many pages as needed will be created with all of the text as a single text thread. Select all of the text and under the Table menu choose Convert Text to Table. Enter in the number of columns you want and style the table as needed.

I would simply use the file>place command, browse to the Excel file making sure to show options. Choose formatted or unformatted table depending on your needs and then shift click on the first page to auto flow the table.

If you’re going to need to update the information in the table, choose to link text and spreadsheet files in your preferences. Get familiar with table/cell styles as well.

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FinnTastik

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Create the first table on the first page and fill it with your content. Then, just as with a regular text box, you will see a small square "button" on the edge of that first table box near the bottom righhand corner. Click on that button and your cursor will now show a text block. Place that where you want to the second table to be placed and click there. Voila....your overflowing table contents now flows into that second box. Continue adding table boxes as needed onto following pages.