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DEVILLES
7 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Can I merge cells in a row in a table in PAPER? And additional formatting questions!!!
Hi all, I am just starting to use PAPER (and loving it). I'm looking for some formatting tips that I can't find the answers for online.
For example:
I'd like to merge cells in a row in a table, is there a way to do that?
Can I customize the font sizes within a document?
Can I italicize and underline text?
OK, many thanks, DEVILLES
- Hey DEVILLES, thanks for sharing your positive 📜 Paper-thoughts & questions with us, I’ll do my best to follow-up with you & we can keep this discussion going from there!
#1. Can I customize the font sizes within a document?
Yes, Paper has three types of headers: H1, H2, and H3. On paper.dropbox.com, you can add an H1 or H2 by using the formatting toolbar or the shortcuts listed below.- H1: Type # and press space, then type your header
- H2: Type ## and press space, then type your header
- H3: Type ### and press space, then continue typing (you can also add an H3 by highlighting and bolding an entire line of text)
You can also make H1 and H2 headers more bold by highlighting and bolding them as you would with any other text. On your phone or tablet, use the T icons to choose a header, or the B icon to bold your text.#2. Can I italicize and underline text?
Yes! For italics you may use the Ctrl+i Keyboard shortcut & for underlining, you may check Ctrl+u.(Tip: You can access all your Keyboard shortcuts inside a Paper doc on the bottom-right corner on the ⌨️ icon.)#3. I'd like to merge cells in a row in a table, is there a way to do that?
This isn’t currently an available feature, though it would be an excellent idea 💡 & I’d happily pass your interest on to our higher-level technicians, since our dev team is actively working on adding more features on Paper.Again, thanks a lot for checking in with us on our Forum & please do let me know if you have more Paper-inquiries; it'll be a pleasure to continue this conversation. Happy Monday!
- JaneDropbox StaffHey DEVILLES, thanks for sharing your positive 📜 Paper-thoughts & questions with us, I’ll do my best to follow-up with you & we can keep this discussion going from there!
#1. Can I customize the font sizes within a document?
Yes, Paper has three types of headers: H1, H2, and H3. On paper.dropbox.com, you can add an H1 or H2 by using the formatting toolbar or the shortcuts listed below.- H1: Type # and press space, then type your header
- H2: Type ## and press space, then type your header
- H3: Type ### and press space, then continue typing (you can also add an H3 by highlighting and bolding an entire line of text)
You can also make H1 and H2 headers more bold by highlighting and bolding them as you would with any other text. On your phone or tablet, use the T icons to choose a header, or the B icon to bold your text.#2. Can I italicize and underline text?
Yes! For italics you may use the Ctrl+i Keyboard shortcut & for underlining, you may check Ctrl+u.(Tip: You can access all your Keyboard shortcuts inside a Paper doc on the bottom-right corner on the ⌨️ icon.)#3. I'd like to merge cells in a row in a table, is there a way to do that?
This isn’t currently an available feature, though it would be an excellent idea 💡 & I’d happily pass your interest on to our higher-level technicians, since our dev team is actively working on adding more features on Paper.Again, thanks a lot for checking in with us on our Forum & please do let me know if you have more Paper-inquiries; it'll be a pleasure to continue this conversation. Happy Monday!- MatthewzzzHelpful | Level 6
Hi dropbox team !
you made a very good job with Paper, thanx to you !!!!
... but... why is there no evolution since the lunch of the service?? since Deville ask the Q, merging cells in a row in a table and still not available (after a year !) ?!
Think there is 3 little missing things in order to really work :
- Merging cells
- Paragraph & lines aligment
- Color each Cell as we like
Thanx and waiting for nice news #;-)
Cheers
Matthews
- serraltakmNew member | Level 2
Fully agree with these requests! It would really help to have these features.
- AbbieNew member | Level 2
Has the ability to merge cells in a table been added??
- JaneDropbox StaffHey there (Abbie) & (Irham), while this feature isn’t currently available, I appreciate it that you took the time to share your interest on this functionality; I’ve noted all your comments on my report internally adding your voice to the feedback we’re gathering.Please feel free to get back in touch on our Community if you have more thoughts or questions & it’ll be a pleasure to work with you again in the future. Until then, happy Paper-editing 📝 & I’m wishing you both a relaxed weekend ahead!
- JaneDropbox StaffAll great ideas & upon revisiting the thread, it looks like they belong on the Share an Idea section, as other users may be interested in the same functionality & they could also upvote (👍🏽) your posts to show their support.Thanks again for choosing Dropbox & I'm always here in case you'd like to share your thoughts or observations!
- OlblissCollaborator | Level 8
I am still awaiting the integration of paper docs into my standard dropbox files.
I just don't understand why paper has to be isolated from the rest of dropbox? It is most apparent on iPad, where I have to have separate apps (dropbox and paper). I would much prefer for my paper docs to be nested amongst my other regular folders and files.
- DaphneDropbox Staff
Hey Olbliss, thanks for joining us here!
This is something that we're currently looking into with the new 2020 release of Dropbox Paper! You can check out a bit more about this here.
This is only available to new users at the moment, while we don't have a current timeline of release to our existing users we will be rolling out improvements over the coming months.
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
- cocolaNew member | Level 2
Just want to add to the chorus that merging cells is a basic feature that we need for our documents! It's been in the queue for a long time it looks like, please consider prioritizing it! Thanks.
- suujiaNew member | Level 2
Would love merge cell feature as well! Just tried to merge but was not able to. Thanks! I love dropbox paper :)
- DaphneDropbox Staff
Hey all, thanks so much for sharing your interest in these ideas!
At the moment, all but one idea is currently a feature within Dropbox Paper. The only one left from the list would be the ability to merge cells within tables!
So that we can track your feedback effectively, I'd like to ask if you can post this request separately so that we can effectively gather your interest in this.
You can check out Emma's top 10 tips for submitting Paper ideas here.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
- RP113New member | Level 2
Dropbox paper looks awesome. But merging cells in a table is very basic functionality. Please include!!
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