Paul,

Thanks for your reply. I read your posts often and continue to learn. I'll have to look up tag use, since I don't know what you mean by using them when posting code.

In this case, the code you supplied formats only the header row fill and internal vertical borders, albeit in the correct colors. The table we use actually has half-point borders of the same color (68/104/126) on all cells (the white internals in the header row excepted), and the font in the header row should be white and boldface.

Anyway, it was just an idea. I'm always looking for improved ways to learn and to encourage our staff to use the shortcuts Word offers. At some point, perhaps I'll find the time to learn VBA. Would that Word had the kind of power with tables that InDesign has.

Cordially,
Ulodesk