I am attempting to format a series of tables using simple, two-column Excel files that look like this:
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I have already created a table style, but I am finding myself having to do two additional steps each time I replace existing data with a new Excel file:
Challenge #1: Manually set each column width to 3 inches.
Challenge #2: Manually convert the top row to a header.
Each of these tasks only takes a few seconds to set up, but I'm having to do hundreds of these and the time adds up. Here is my existing workflow:
1. Select the existing, properly-formatted table.
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2. File > Place... (Replace Selected Item and Show Import Options checked)
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3. Import as an Unformatted Table using the custom Table Style 1 created for this document.
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Note: Once dropped in, the previous column widths are lost the headers match the rest of the table body:
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4. I manually adjust the column widths to 3 inches.
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5. Finally, I convert the top row to a header.
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The result is a perfectly formatted table, precisely 6 inches wide, each column taking up half the width.
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Any ideas for maintaining the column width upon replacing the Excel file and/or automatically formatting the top row as a header would be greatly appreciated!