$\blacktriangleright$    To set the width of table columns

  1. Select the column or columns whose width you want to set.

  2. ClickitbpF19.5625pt18.8125pt2ptproperty.wmf, or from the Edit menu, choose Properties.

  3. Choose the Column Width tab.

  4. Set the width:

    1. Check Use Automatic Width to have the table be wide enough to accommodate the widest entry in the column.

    2. Uncheck Use Automatic Width to specify a column width, then enter a width value and a unit of measure.

  5. Choose OK.