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Festive_care5E7C
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October 27, 2018
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Using tab key within table column in InDesign

  • October 27, 2018
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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?

    Correct answer Steve Werner

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

    EDIT: Ctrl+Tab on Windows

    2 replies

    Morazan
    Morazan
    Known Participant
    February 20, 2026

    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.

    Steve Werner
    Community Expert
    Steve WernerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 27, 2018

    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
      Participant
      October 29, 2018

      Hi Steve,

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

        Steve Werner
        Community Expert
        Steve WernerCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 29, 2018

        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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