I have a document I'm working on that I'm supposed to use to complete a review of math problems. When I enter text that exceeds the cell parameters, the text "vanishes", as it is invisible behind the lower cell line. How can I adjust the table settings so that the cell extends to fit the text I enter? Note: I tried right clicking on "Table Properties" - Options - Wrap text/fit text etc. etc., but it didn't alter anything. ?What I'd like is for the text entered to follow the cell parameters, and extend DOWN as necessary. (sorry for imprecise wording.)
bj nick
How do I adjust table in MS Word so text entered in cells automatically extends cell?
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Here is what I found regarding automatically having Word resize cells of tables to be able to fit text in as desired.
On the Layout tab, in the Cell Size group, select AutoFit, and then select AutoFit Contents. To use the ruler, select a cell in the table, and then drag the markers on the ruler.
Resize a table, column, or row - Microsoft Support
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On the Layout tab, in the Cell Size group, select AutoFit, and then select AutoFit Contents. To use the ruler, select a cell in the table, and then drag the markers on the ruler.
Resize a table, column, or row - Microsoft Support
Source: Google Search
I don't think you can in Word like you can in Excel. You will need to use the AutoFit option under table.
When I tried AutoFit, the text will continue forever....enlarging the column and disrupting the set structure of the table. I need the text to stay within the original parameters....and remain visible; that is, drop the lower cell border so the text is always visible.
If you use this then column width will stay fixed causing the row height to increase as text wraps in the cell.
Table Layout tab
In Cell Size group
In Autofit select Fixed Column Width
Table Layout tab
In Cell Size group
In Autofit select Fixed Column Width
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