thanks macropod and sorry for the delay getting back to you.

unfortunately I cant attach file.

I have an appraisal form.

as I type in text in the first table (its a comment cell, so could have many lines of text). a lower table of 4, moves up to merge itself on the table above. therefore two tables on top of each other. what an do I stop this lower table from doing this.

I have tried to copy and paste on a new document, but it still happens.

any answers will be extremely helpful

from an exasperated office worker