Table ‘repeat header row’ not working

Question

Using Word for Mac 2016 the header row on my table doesn't repeat. When I highlight the header row and select Table Properties

• Row - and check Repeat header rows, nothing changes.

Answer 1

I was finally able to fix the repeat header problem. The suggestion from Doug Robbins led me to the answer.

I was checking in the Table Properties to see if Text Wrapping = None was enabled (it was). I then noticed that I could look at Cell Properties as well. With only the header row highlighted, I checked the Cell Properties and then clicked on the Options button. I noticed that the option for Wrap Text was checked. I disabled it and saved the change.

I then went back to the Row Properties and rechecked the option for "Repeat as header row at the top of each page". I saved the change and that was it. The header appeared at the top of each page!

I hope this helps others with the same problem. Thanks to Doug and to Rich for their help.

Answer 2

I must admit, I had not come across that before.  One point however, it is necessary to select just the cells in the header row and NOT the ROW ITSELF when changing that setting.  At least that is the way that it is with Word on a Windows computer.