Locking a Table's Layout

Locking a Table's Layout

The Lock Layout option on the Layout tab can be used to avoid accidentally resizing table columns or rows while you are working in a topic. You can continue to edit the table's content while the option is selected.

To Lock a Table's Layout:

Select a cell in the table.
Choose Layout > Table > Lock Layout to toggle the command on. Select the command again when you want to unlock the table's layout.

See Also

Working with Tables

Inserting a Table Using the Table Selector

Setting Up Quick Tables

Inserting a Table Using Quick Tables

Adding Rows or Columns to a Table

Resizing Rows and Columns in Tables

Resizing Rows and Columns By Dragging the Borders

Using the Measurement Selector to Resize Columns and Rows

Resizing Columns Using the Ruler

Evenly Distributing Rows and Columns in a Table

Formatting Table Borders

Applying Background Color to Cells

Using the Text Direction Selector

Merging Cells in a Table

Splitting Cells in a Table

Deleting Cells from a Table

Setting Table Row Headers

Moving Rows Up or Down in the Table

Allowing Rows to Break Across Pages

Copying and Pasting Text in Tables