Overset text in cells, but can't resize table row

[tvosborn]

page in InDesign with table containing overset text in cells

I'm working on a document with a very long table that flows through text boxes from one page to the next. I can clearly see that there's space at the bottom of the page, but I can't seem to increase the size of the cells or row any more. When I try to drag down with the arrow, nothing happens. When I try to adjust manually, I'm met with a window that says "The value must be between 0.0417 in and 8.3333 in." Can anyone help me increase the length of the cells so that there's not overset text, and the space at the bottom of the page is filled? Thanks!

[Peter Kahrel]

Cells and rows have a maximum height. You ran into it. Nothing you can doe about it.

[tvosborn]

Do you have any suggestions for a workaround?

[Eugene Tyson · Accepted solution]

Edit the Cell Options and go to Row and Column and increase the Maximum height of the cell.

[tvosborn]

Thanks, that solved it!

[lisad84745467]

this was a lifesaver, thank you so much. It was literally driving me crazy

[viviana86815038]

Woohoo!! Thanks so much!

[lynettecamara]

Correct answer but this is literally the dumbest setting EVER to be added to an app i've ever seen because I can't imagine a valid use-case for it and expecially for it to be enabled by default. Can anyone please enlighten me as to why on earth anyone might need to have a maximum table height when content automatically will adjust the height of tables anyway and if you need to keep rows together theres already a setting for that... just curious

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

[...] Can anyone please enlighten me as to why on earth anyone might need to have a maximum table height when content automatically will adjust the height of tables anyway and if you need to keep rows together theres already a setting for that... just curious

By @lynettecamara

It's not a Table's property - but a Cell's property.

You can set AT LEAST - initial height - or EXACTLY - sets specific height.

If you set MAX - lower than your text column's height - you won't end up with overset texts.

[Eugene Tyson]

InDesign allows you to set a maximum row height in table cell settings. This feature ensures that rows don't expand beyond a certain point to maintain the visual consistency and layout of a document. It's particularly useful in complex design projects with multiple tables or limited space. This feature also comes in handy when working with tables that contain user-generated content. While InDesign provides other features for controlling row behavior, the maximum row height setting offers an additional level of control for designers who need precise management of table layout and presentation.