Moving tables, Copying tables among iwork applications – Apple Pages '08 User Manual
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Chapter 8
Using Tables
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To resize a table in one direction, drag a side handle instead of a corner handle. For
inline tables, only the active selection handles on the right side can be used.
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To resize by specifying exact dimensions, click Inspector in the toolbar, and then click
the Metrics Inspector button. In this pane, you can specify a new width and height,
control the angle of rotation, and change the table’s distance from the margins.
If a table spans more than one page, you must use the Metrics Inspector to resize the
table.
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To resize by adjusting the dimensions of rows and columns, see “Resizing Table Rows
and Columns” on page 185.
Moving Tables
You can move a table by dragging it, or you can relocate a table using the Metrics
Inspector.
Here are ways to move a table:
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To move a floating table, select the table, click and hold anywhere in the table, and
drag the table.
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To move an inline table, click the table to select it, and then drag it until the insertion
point appears where you want the table in the text.
You can also select the table and choose Edit > Cut. Place the insertion point where
you want the table to appear, and then choose Edit > Paste.
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To constrain the movement to horizontal, vertical, or 45 degrees, hold down the Shift
key as you drag.
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To move a table more precisely, click any cell, click Inspector in the toolbar, click the
Metrics Inspector button, and then use the Position fields to relocate the table.
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To copy a table and move the copy, hold down the Option key, click and hold at the
edge of an unselected table, and drag.
Copying Tables Among iWork Applications
You can copy a table from one iWork application to another.
The table retains its appearance, data, and other attributes, but some Pages features
aren’t supported in the other applications:
 Rows or columns that are hidden in Pages aren’t visible in the other applications until
you select the table and choose Format > Table > Unhide All Rows or Unhide All
Columns.
 Comments added to Pages table cells aren’t copied.