Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:50 pm
by Agrippa
Is there any way to make tables or charts on this site? I'd really like to know.
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
Posted:
Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:15 pm
by Matthew
Basically, not at the moment. You can post an image of a table hosted from somewhere else, but that is about it. The Administrator has to enable table software, which would be cool but was not a feature of the previous incarnation of these forums. I would not have a clue how to do it myself either!
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:23 pm
by Agrippa
I'm pretty patient when it comes down to setbacks like this. I guess I'll just wait awhile. Is it okay if I post the rest of the class before I post the table?
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:29 am
by Denim N Leather
I usually save the table as a jpg and then host it on Photobucket, like this:
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:38 am
by austrodavicus
Agrippa, here's the way I do it:
- write the table up in Word
- convert the Word doc to a pdf
- then in Adobe, go to Tools > Select & Zoom > Snapshot Tool and "take a picture" of the table by dragging a box around it
- right click and "copy selected graphic" (saves as a .PNG file I believe)
- open up the Windows "Paint" programme (Start > Programs > Accessories > Paint)
- paste the image into Paint
- save As a JPEG (or whatever you're happy using)
- edit the picture if necessary as it may need to be cropped (I use Microsoft Office Picture Manager)
- assuming you have an account with the free image hosting site Photobucket (or similar), upload the picture
- Photobucket will then supply you with some links - use the image (IMG) one
- paste it into your thread
- highlight the link and click on the "Img" button in the options above
- Bob's your uncle
It sounds complicated but it's not. If there's an easier way I don't know it, but would love to.
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:49 pm
by 3llense'g
Here's an easier way: why save to PDF? Just take a screenshot and paste in Paint. Cropping (select and copy the part you need, then hit New Document and paste) and whatnot can also be done in Paint.
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:45 pm
by austrodavicus
3llense'g wrote:Here's an easier way: why save to PDF? Just take a screenshot and paste in Paint.
I use the current version of Word which has a built in "save as pdf" function, so it's just a single click. Plus for some reason the document (and therefore tables) always looks better in a pdf than in the original Word doc.
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:57 pm
by 3llense'g
austrodavicus wrote:3llense'g wrote:Here's an easier way: why save to PDF? Just take a screenshot and paste in Paint.
I use the current version of Word which has a built in "save as pdf" function, so it's just a single click. Plus for some reason the document (and therefore tables) always looks better in a pdf than in the original Word doc.
Oh, right, I forgot that tidbit about you creating tables in Word, instead of Excel. Btw, what's wrong with you?
Re: Is there any way to post tables on this site?
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Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:57 pm
by austrodavicus
3llense'g wrote:Oh, right, I forgot that tidbit about you creating tables in Word, instead of Excel. Btw, what's wrong with you?
Excel is evil. Excel is of the Devil!!!!!
Besides, it hurts my brain.