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In Word, convert the table to comma-delimited text, or some such thing.
After bringing it into FrameMaker, convert the delimited text to a table
again.
Best regards,
Sean
sean -at- quodata -dot- com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: benadam -at- cyberdude -dot- com [SMTP:benadam -at- cyberdude -dot- com]
> When I imported the document into FrameMaker, each of the table rows
> turned into a separate table. Reformatting this table was about as much
> fun as having a root canal.
>
> In addition, when I import a table from Word into FrameMaker, the heading
> rows become regular table rows. To redefine them as heading rows seems to
> be quite an ordeal, one that I do not enjoy.
>
> Does anyone have a straightforward method of overcoming the awkwardness of
> the table import? It would be more than welcome right now, as I have a
> massive import on my hands and rather limited time to invest.
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