line numbers next to a table ... how?

J

jlfetch

I am attempting to insert line numbers into a word document and have found
that they do not appear next to a table. They cease when the table begins and
restart when it ends. I need them to appear on every line.
 
J

jlfetch

Actully, the above is not true. They're not restarting after the table
finishes, Word is not recognising that the table is there at all - it's as
though it's recognising the table as a graphic.
 
S

Suzanne S. Barnhill

This behavior is by design. If you think about it, how would Word number
lines when each cell in a row may have a different number of lines of text?
Calculation could be extremely processor-intensive, too, if there are merged
cells and especially if the table is set to auto resize.
 
J

jlfetch

Good point, Suzanne, but the line numbers sit outside of the actual working
area of the document - in the margin. It's possible to have columns with line
numbers so surely it's somehow possible to have line numbers appearing in the
margin next to a table. Thanks for the food for thought and I'll continue to
investigate.
 
S

Suzanne S. Barnhill

I understand that, but my point is still the same. Do you want a line number
for every line in column D even if there's only one line in Column A? And
Word may have difficulty figuring out how many lines there are in Column D
if the column is constantly resizing.
 
J

jlfetch

Thanks, Suzanne. Yes I do want a line number for every line in Column D even
if there's only one line in Column A but I also want world peace, an end to
hunger and to truly believe in Santa Claus. I think my chances of attainting
any of these things is non-existent so I shall admit defeat. Have a great
day/night in Alabama. Cheers.
 
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