How do i join (several) table cells in a column?

[Hans]

I only get the Error message Not available in the current context.

[Radu]

Hi Hans,

I removed your duplicate posts. In order to avoid spam, when somebody posts for the first time on our forum he has to be approved by us before the post is published so this is why you did not receive visual indication that your post appeared on the forum.

Usually table cells are joined either by placing the caret exactly between the cells or by selecting content from multiple cells in the same row.
What type of XML document are you editing? Are you editing a CALS or HTML type table? Maybe you can give us some sample XML code with the way in which your table is built. You can also tell us where your caret is located and if you selected text in the Author page.

Regards,
Radu

[Hans]

I'm trying to join the cells (both in column and in a row) in a simple table. And I'm having trouble where to place the caret - I always get this error message. And selecting two stentry elements and clicking the Join button doesn't work either.

[Radu]

Hi Hans,

DITA <simpletable>s do not allow for vertical or horizontal spanning table cells. Such spans need special attributes to be placed on the table cells, attributes which are not allowed in the <simpletable> model.

If you want cells to span you should migrate your <simpletable> to a DITA <table> which allows joining cells (horizontal or vertical) and you can use the Author toolbar actions to do this.

Regards,
Radu

[Hans]

Aha, so that's why! OK, thank you for the quick answer!