In this InDesign how-to video, Myra Ferguson shows how to simultaneously change the color of the text in multiple cells of a table. First, Myra demonstrates a common mistake, where using the Type tool results in the cell color changing instead of the text color. Then, she reveals the “Formatting Affects Text” button, which will get you the text color you’re looking for.
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This article was last modified on December 30, 2025
This article was first published on December 30, 2025
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