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Entering Tabs in a Table

Summary: If the insertion point is located in a table, pressing the Tab key results in the insertion point moving to the next cell in the table. If you want to actually insert a tab character within a cell, just remember to hold down the Ctrl key as you press Tab. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)

When you are entering text in a table, some of the keyboard keys don't function as they do when you are working in the body of your document. One of those keys is the Tab key. If you press Tab, the insertion point moves to the next cell in the table, or if you are at the end of the table, it creates a new row.

There may be times, however, when you want a tab character in the table's text. In order to insert a tab, you can use either of these methods:

  • Press Ctrl+Tab.
  • Hold down the Alt key as you type 0009 on the numeric keypad.

Tip #1087 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003


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