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Mauricio_Domingues
Mauricio_Domingues
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October 23, 2022
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InDesign - Delete row in table

  • October 23, 2022
  • 3 replies
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Hi!
Why can't I delete a row in a table in InDesign anymore?
Someone with the same problem?

Correct answer jenniferj3

I just hit this same problem with a table imported in a Word doc. InDesign had added an extra row that I couldn't delete. I eventually figured out that all the table rows (except the extra one) were set to be header rows. I'm guessing InDesign requires there be at least one row that's not a header or footer, which must be why it added the exta.

 

I selected all the rows, right-clicked and chose Convert to Body Rows, and then was finally able to delete the extra row.

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jenniferj3
jenniferj3Correct answer
Participant
October 26, 2023

I just hit this same problem with a table imported in a Word doc. InDesign had added an extra row that I couldn't delete. I eventually figured out that all the table rows (except the extra one) were set to be header rows. I'm guessing InDesign requires there be at least one row that's not a header or footer, which must be why it added the exta.

 

I selected all the rows, right-clicked and chose Convert to Body Rows, and then was finally able to delete the extra row.

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    J335987207ovn
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    October 9, 2025

    Thank you very much my friend. This helped.

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    LaubenderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 23, 2022

    Hi @Mauricio_Domingues ,

    could you share a document with that table?

    This is definitely not the norm.

     

    Regards,
    Uwe Laubender
    ( Adobe Community Expert )

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 23, 2022

    Do these work?

    To delete a row, column, or table, place the insertion point inside the table, or select text in the table, and then choose Table > Delete > Row, Column, or Table. To delete rows and columns by using the Table Options dialogue box, choose Table > Table Options > Table Setup

      Mauricio_Domingues
      Mauricio_DominguesAuthor
      Participant
      October 23, 2022

      Unfortunately no... with the InDesign update these options were hidden. It just erases the entire table. =(

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      Community Expert
      Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 23, 2022

      Try resetting your preferences:
      The easiest way to reset everything is to delete the InDesign preferences: as soon as InDesign starts to boot hold down Shift, Alt, Ctrl (and Apple/Cmd if working on a Macintosh). A dialog will appear asking to delete the InDesign Preferences, select 'Yes' on this dialog.
      Further info and instructions here if needed:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/in/indesign/kb/indesign-preferences-support-file-locations.html

       

       

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