Different row heights in same row

**grievousangel** · 08-09-2009, 05:45 AM

hello to all,

How do you set-up a row to have different row heights in different columns in the same row, i.e. most rows 40 high but i need several columns (in that same row) that are 12 high?

hope i was clear in my question.

Thanks,

William

**DonkeyOte** · 08-09-2009, 05:46 AM

Not possible I'm afraid - the height of a row applies to all cells in the row as the width of a column applies to all cells in a column.

**grievousangel** · 08-09-2009, 05:56 AM

I figured that would be a common request. why can't MS program in that feature? this that a rare needed feature?

thanks,
William

**grievousangel** · 08-09-2009, 05:59 AM

well, can you force a 'return' in the cell of interest?

**martindwilson** · 08-09-2009, 06:15 AM

since excel is essentially a grid so you can easily reference any given cell, having variable cell heights in a column/row would put the grid way out of alignment.
you could merge cells to give that effect tho

**DonkeyOte** · 08-09-2009, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by grievousangel

well, can you force a 'return' in the cell of interest?

You can force a carriage return yes, press ALT + ENTER to create a new line.

**grievousangel** · 08-09-2009, 06:33 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'll try them both.

Is there an Access Forum also?

This is a great place to get Office answers fast!

Take Care,
William

**DonkeyOte** · 08-09-2009, 06:43 AM

http://www.excelforum.com/microsoft-...ss-help-forum/

Note however that this is predominantly an XL orientated message board (as implied by the domain) on that basis there is less traffic going through the Access forum (same true of Outlook Forum) - that said there are still resident Access experts on the board so by all means post your question(s) just don't necessarily expect same turnaround time.