How to Add Table in InDesign

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase Adobe InDesign if you do not already own it.

   Follow the on-screen instructions for installing InDesign on your computer and restart your computer if necessary. ,,, If you do not have an existing InDesign document to work in, create a new document by selecting File>New>Document and specifying the settings for your new document. ,, Enter the number of rows and columns you want your table to contain. , Header and footer rows are rows that repeat at the top of every frame or column.
   
   Use them if your table will take up multiple columns or frames. ,
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   Step 2: Familiarize yourself with InDesign's workspace and user resources that are available.

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   Step 3: Open Adobe InDesign.

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   Step 4: Open the InDesign document you want to work in by selecting File>Open from the Control panel at the top of your workspace.

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   Step 5: Select the Type tool from your Tools palette and click the location where you want to place your table.

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   Step 6: Select Table>Insert Table from the Control panel.

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   Step 7: Enter the number of header and/or footer rows you want your table to contain.

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   Step 8: Click OK.

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