can't select table

Question

Working with Mac 10.7.5 and Word 14.3.7 but have had this problem in earler versions of both.

When I attempt to click on the little cross in the upper left-hand corner to select the entire table, the little blighter flickers out, then plays peek-a-boo until I quit trying to catch it. How do I make it stay still long enough to select the table?

Answer 1

This is a hardy perennial that seems to be somewhat sporadic. I truly don't know what causes it but it's usually easier to use Table> Select> Table. There's also a built-in keyboard shortcut [Option+Clear] if your keyboard has an available Clear Key (It's normally contained in the top row of a numeric keypad on full keyboards.):-) If not, you can assign a custom keystroke to the TableSelectTable command.

Answer 2

Rich: Neither of these worked form me on a desk computer, but may be helpful for people with laptops. I did find that increasing the space between the heading and the table helped (sometimes).

Bob: This worked a treat, and I have added 'select table' to my custom toolbar. Thank you, once more, for coming to my rescue.

Are you really from Taz? Small world.

Answer 3

Hi Jez,

If you are working from a laptop it could have to do with your trackpad speed. Slowing it down a bit might help.

You should also be able to triple click, which would select the entire table. Give it a try... it works for me.