AutoCAD Tips to Work Smarter - July 2004
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Working with Tables
A table is similar to a spreadsheet. It is an object comprised of rows and columns with data. The basic format of a table is controlled by a Table Style. The appearance of a table can be altered by applying property overrides to one or more cells.
Adding Text To A Table
To add text to an existing table, double-click on the cell. The Mtext editor will be displayed.
Double-click in an empty cell to add text.
To enter text in the next cell, press the right arrow key.
Cell Border Properties
The borders of individual cells or groups of cells can be changed.
Modifying a Single Cell
Left-click inside the title row. Right-click and select Cell Borders from the menu.
First, select a lineweight from the Lineweight (1) drop down.
Next, apply the lineweight to the outside border by left-clicking on the second (2) border style button. Left-click on the OK button to finish.
Modifying a Group of Cells
To apply a thicker border to the entire table, you must select a group of cells. Start by left-clicking in the MK. cell. Hold the shift key and left-click the last cell (right) in the bottom row.
Right-click and select Cell Borders… from the menu. First, select a lineweight from the Lineweight (1) drop down.
Next, apply the lineweight to the outside border by left-clicking on the second (2) border style button. Left-click on the OK button to finish.
Changing Text Alignment
A table style defines the same alignment for all data cells. The data cells in the exercise currently use a Middle Center alignment. You will change the alignment for the data cells in the MATERIAL column to Middle Left.
First, you must select a group of cells. Start by left-clicking in cell at the top. Hold the shift key and left-click the last cell (right) in the bottom row.
Right-click and select Cell Alignment, then Middel Left from the menu.
Changing Table/Cell Width And Height
When you change the height or width of the table, the rows or columns change proportionally. When you change the width of a column, the table widens or narrows to accommodate the change. To maintain the table width, press CTRL while you use a column grip.
