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Don't create table header rows in Microsoft Word

Risk

The document may become desynchronized by the proofreading software used.

Issue

A repeating header in a table row may be detected as a repeat.


Example

Solution

Do:

✅ Verify that tables used in the document are not repeating the heading on subsequent pages.

Don’t:

❌ Use a table header when you create a table in Microsoft Word.

Tips

The following steps describe how to ensure a table header will not be repeated when using Microsoft Word:

  • Select the row or rows of the table in question and right-click.

  • Click Table Properties in the Table menu, .

  • Under the Row tab, verify that the “Repeat as header row at the top of each page” option is unchecked.

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