Using tab key within table column in InDesign

[Festive_care5E7C]

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 · Accepted solution]

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

[Festive_care5E7C]

Hi Steve,

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

[Steve Werner]

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.

[BobLevine]

I would never even consider changing that KBSC.

[Steve Werner]

Here's the answer for Windows users:

Tips & Techniques: How to type a tab character in an InDesign table

[Festive_care5E7C]

Done. Thanks Steve.

[Lee29441880np1j]

Thanks goodness for thrid part contributers!
Thanks to gilbertconsulting and steve for posting the link!

[Rachea32521495i89v]

Not in InDesign