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Select Row or Column
To select a row, position your cursor in the first cell the row
you want to select and drag towards right to the last cell
or position your cursor in the last cell the row you want to
select and drag towards left to the first cell. You can also
select the entire row of a table, by clicking in the cell and
then clicking on the Format → Table → Select Row option from the Menu bar.
To select entire column, position your cursor in the first cell the column you want to select and drag down
to the last cell or position your cursor in the last cell
the column you want to select and drag upwards to
the first cell. You can also select the entire column of a
table, by clicking in the cell and then clicking on the
Format → Table → Select Column option from the Menu
bar.
Select a Table
To select a table, move the mouse over the table and when
the cursor changes to a four-headed arrow then click the
left mouse button. You can also select the entire table, by
clicking on the Format → Table → Select option from the
Menu bar.
To move the table, drag the four-headed arrow to a specified location.
ADJUSTING COLUMN WIDTH AND ROW HEIGHT
Adjusting column width and row height in LibreOffice Impress involves modifying the dimensions of table
cells to fit your content or design according to your requirements.
The steps to adjust the column width are as follows:
Step 1: Click anywhere inside the table.
Step 2: Position the mouse pointer on the borderline between the two columns. The mouse pointer changes
to a ( ) sign.
Step 3: Press the left mouse button, hold and drag to the left or right direction until the column reaches the
desired width.
The steps to adjust the row height are as follows:
Step 1: Click anywhere inside the table.
Step 2: Position the mouse pointer on the borderline between the two rows. The mouse pointer changes to
a ( ) sign.
Step 3: Press the left mouse button, hold and drag up or down until the row reaches the desired height.
CHANGING TABLE BORDER AND BACKGROUND
In LibreOffice Impress, tables are essential for organising and presenting data. To enhance the visual impact
and readability of your tables, you can customise their borders and backgrounds. Borders are the lines that
separate the cells, rows, and columns in your table.
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