Table Within Table Formatting

[Karl Burrows]

Seems that every time I insert 1 table inside another (I usually create a
template for links, etc. and then insert another table for the body/copy of
the page), the inside table will not align to the top of the outer table in
the design view (FP2003). It does, however, show up correctly on the page
itself. Is this just a FP issue or is there a way to force the inside table
to the top of the outer table?

Thanks!

 

[Karl Burrows]

I guess I should provide more detail. The issue probably stems from
creating a blank cell at the bottom of the left column where the links are
in the outer table. I have to change the value here each time I modify the
contents of the inner table so the inner table will align along the top and
to keep the link cells above it in the correct position (they will space
themselves out if I don't manually adjust the cell height each time). I
thought using 100% for the cell value would automatically fill in the
spacing to align the column and tables. Maybe the issue here is how I get
the bottom "fill" cell to not mess up the rest of the cells and inner table.

Does that make more sense?

Seems that every time I insert 1 table inside another (I usually create a
template for links, etc. and then insert another table for the body/copy of
the page), the inside table will not align to the top of the outer table in
the design view (FP2003). It does, however, show up correctly on the page
itself. Is this just a FP issue or is there a way to force the inside table
to the top of the outer table?

Thanks!

 

[Ronx]

A picture (or a link to a problem page) is worth a thousand words.

My interpretation of your description leads to this solution:

<table>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
<table>
Links go here
</table>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<table>
Content goes here
</table>
</td>
</tr>
</table>

Do not set heights for tables or cells - let them find their own levels.
The links and content will be aligned at the top of the outer table.