Converting data between text and tables

In a text document or text frame, you can transform text into a table, and you can convert an inline table to text.

Converting text into a table

To convert text into a table:
1 Prepare the text by inserting paragraph returns for rows and tabs for columns.
2 Select the text.
3 Choose Convert To Table from the Table menu.
Note: The new table is an inline frame, which means it stays with the surrounding text.

Converting a table into text

To convert an inline table to text:
1 Select the table.
2 Choose Convert To Text from the Table menu.

If you can't choose Convert To Text:
Make sure that the table is inline, then try again.

 
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