Aligning top rows of 2 column table

[Rick Quatro]

Hi Brenda,

This question comes up from time-to-time. Here is a blog post that explains
the problem and solution. Please let me know if you have any questions or
comments. Thank you very much.

http://frameautomation.com/2010/09/14/lining-up-a-table-across-columns/

Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
585-659-8267
rick at frameexpert.com

*** Frame Automation blog at http://frameautomation.com


Subject: Aligning top rows of 2 column table

I am working with structured FrameMaker templates that were created by
someone else.

When I flow xml files into these templates , there are tables that when
flowed are breaking into 2 columns. The top row of the portion of the table
that is in the second column has spacing in the first row that allows the
top rows of the table in both columns to be aligned. See the attached tif
file for an example of the table.

I am trying to create a table that flows like this for another template. I
can't figure out how to set the table formatting so that the table flows
into 2 columns, and the top rows are aligned?

What do I need to do to accomplish this.

Brenda George
Desk: (724) 720-8491
bgeorge at federatedinv.com