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There may be times when you want to convert an existing table into text. To do this, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Convert Table to Text dialog box.
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2020-06-26 17:52:50
These directions are confusing as of June 2020 in Word 365. (Step 1): There are two LAYOUT tabs on the HOME page of Word 365 - one needs to choose the LAYOUT tab on the right. (Step 2): After choosing the appropriate LAYOUT tab, there is no DATA option needed. One sees (to the right), CONVERT TABLE TO TEXT, and then one chooses the desired breaks between words in the text.
2015-06-19 01:03:00
Marm
THankyou. This instruction to change a table to text was very helpful. I find it works for me to start with a chart to collect my ideas. To put the thoughts into a report it was necessary to convert to text without retyping or cutting and pasting. It was good to know of this option in Work.
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