Taming InDesign Tables

“Oh great… an InDesign document with loads of tables!” Said no graphic designer. Ever.

But frustrating though they may be, tables are a fact of life for InDesign users. Fortunately, with the right combination of styles, shortcuts, scripts, and hacks, it is possible to create tables that are polished and professional without losing sleep.

This session tackles the quirks, limitations, and frustrations of InDesign tables head-on, with practical workarounds and creative tips that make the process less painful. You’ll leave with useful strategies for creating better-looking tables with less trial and error.

Topics include:

• Coordinate paragraph, cell, and table styles for consistent formatting
• Control borders, row and column strokes, headers, footers, and multi-page tables
• Add graphics and icons inside table cells
• Troubleshoot common frustrations with workarounds, hacks, and useful scripts