WD2000: How to Adjust Table Width After Changing Margins

ID: Q212016

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SUMMARY

When you first create a table in Word, the table width fits exactly between the margins. If you change the margins, the table does not automatically resize to fit the new settings.

This article explains how to make the table conform to the new margins.


MORE INFORMATION

After changing the margins, follow these steps to adjust the table:

  1. On the Table menu, click Select Table.


  2. On the Table menu, click AutoFit.


  3. Click AutoFit to Window.


The table now is as wide as the typing area.

Additional query words: howto 


Keywords          : wd2000 
Version           : WINDOWS:2000
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: May 13, 1999