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Summary: Insert a table in your document and Word assumes that you want borders around the table and its cells. Here’s a shortcut that allows you to easily remove those borders. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)
When you insert a table in Word, it automatically adds a border around the cells in the table. For many purposes, you may not want the borders. There are many different ways to get rid of the borders, but perhaps the simplest is to simply press Ctrl+Alt+U right after inserting the table. (After you insert the table, the insertion point is typically within a cell of the table. If it is not, you should make sure you place the insertion point within the table before pressing Ctrl+Alt+U.)
Tip #875 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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