On Mon, Jun 03, 2002 at 06:00:19AM -0700, Rich Shepard wrote: > > 1) I want to separate the table from the body of the text. But, I want a > table caption, preferably above the table. So far, it's just another > paragraph.
Use a table float (Insert->Floats->Table float). > 2) The table has 2 columns and 5 rows. I figured out (by reading and > trial-and-error) how to make the right-hand column cells multi-line and left > justified while the heading for that column is centered. I did this by > highlighting the text in each cell in that column, one by one, and accessing > the table dialog box. In the cell tab I chose multiline, then specified > "left" alignment and "4in" width. When I try to view the dvi output, I get > error boxes all over the right side of the table and immediately below it. > > Any idea what I screwed up here? The alignment field is for experts only, and a value of "left" is in valid there. To change the alignment of the paragraphs, at each cell, open the paragraph dialog (layout->paragraph) and select "left" alignment. Also, not that you do not need to set all the cells at multi-column. Instead, set the width for the entire column in the column/row tab, and set the alignment of the paragraph in the top cell to center using the paragraph dialog. > 3) I'd like the table centered on the page. I've twiddled with the right Put the cursor just to the left of the table (outside of the table) and open the paragraph dialog. Select "center" alignment.
