Top Navigational Bar

Using Table To Place Box Around Existing Text
DocumentID: 653961
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:27 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: A customer had some text that included tabs and other codes and wanted a box around the information. She tried using Line Draw, but it did not line up the way that she wanted. She used the following steps to put a box around her existing text.
1.      Place the cursor on the first code of the section to be in the box (this may be a tab, a character, etc.)
2.      Press Alt-F7, 2, 1 to create a Table.
3.      Type 1 for Number of Columns, and 1 for Number of Rows.
4.      Select 6 for Options, press 3 (Position of Table), and select the desired position of the table. Press F7.
5.      Press 3 (Lines), 7 (All), and choose the desired line style.
6.      Exit out of Table Edit by pressing F7.
7.      Block the text and codes that you want in the box.
8.      Press Ctrl-F4, 1 for Block, and 1 for Move.
9.      Place the cursor in the box (table) and press Enter. The box will adjust for the length of the text.

*This information is given strictly as a troubleshooting option.

Answer:

Details:


Product specifications, packaging, technical support and information (*Specifications*) refer to theUnited States retail English version only. Specifications for other versions may vary. All Specifications, claims, features, representations, and/or comparisons provided are correct to the best of our knowledge of the date of publication, but are subject to change without notice.OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS IS LIMITED. IT SHALL NOTEXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION. SEE LEGAL DISCLAIMER.