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Festive_care5E7C
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Oct 27, 2018 2:53 AM UTC
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Using tab key within table column in InDesign

Hi,

While typing in a table, in InDesign, how to use tab key within column?

For example, if I have the text which have tab alignments (as given in example below), how to type them using the tab key because pressing the tab key shifts the cursor to the next column.

1.  Who jumps over the lazy little dog.

     cat          fox

     lazy         dog

Please note that if I can define tabs within column then how to use them with tab key?

    Steve Werner
    Steve WernerCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Oct 27, 2018 3:29 AM UTC

    To type a Tab character within a table, press Option-Tab (Mac) or Alt-Tab (Windows).

    EDIT: Ctrl+Tab on Windows

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    Morazan
    Morazan
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    Feb 20, 2026 8:27 PM UTC

    Nope. Not even close. Why is this given as a correct answer when it’s laughably wrong? Alt-Tab in Windows switches your window to the last app you were using before ID. Hard fail.

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    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Oct 27, 2018 3:29 AM UTC

    To type a Tab character within a table, press Option-Tab (Mac) or Alt-Tab (Windows).

    EDIT: Ctrl+Tab on Windows

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      Festive_care5E7CAuthor
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      Oct 29, 2018 7:25 AM UTC

      Hi Steve,

      Can I change this Alt-Tab function in InDesign as this is a default macro in Windows for switching screens.

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        Steve Werner
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        Steve WernerCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        Oct 29, 2018 11:23 AM UTC

        On the Mac, you can redefine many operating system keystrokes. Is there such a thing in Windows? I'm not a Windows user so someone else will have to answer.

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