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[Solved] Inserting Multiple Tables on a Page

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I would like to layout an A4 page so that, when printed, it may be cut into 4 x A6 pieces on each of which there is a four column table (with 2 rows - one for headings the other for entries).

I have tried two methods:
i) Insert 4 Frames within suitable boundaries, and insert into each the desired table
ii) Insert a 2x2 table formatted to fit within suitable boundaries, and insert in each cell the desired table

In each case there remains, below the table, a paragraph 'space' - preventing optimum use of the available dimensions. This is not crucial, and I can quite happily use the resulting printed form. I can minimise the impact by setting the font to single space, and smallest size. But is it possible to eliminate entirely the space below a table?
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You can have one table spanning 4 A6 pages. This makes an extra 5th page. See attachment.

When you print, select to print only pages 1-4, with the number of copies you need. In page layout you select to print 4 pages on a sheet. You may need to select A4 in the printer settings before you send the document to print.
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GridLok wrote:But is it possible to eliminate entirely the space below a table?
Yes, set the font effect to hidden for this blank paragraph.

Please add [Solved] at the beginning of the title in your first post (top of the topic) with the edit button if your issue has been fixed.
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Ah, where would the world be without the intricate capabilities of OO! Thank you keme … and, as ever, Hagar Delest for President of the World.
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GridLok wrote:Ah, where would the world be without the intricate capabilities of OO! Thank you keme … and, as ever, Hagar Delest for President of the World.
:super:
I'll be among the first to support Hagar's candidacy, should he ever run for that position.
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I'll be among the first to support Hagar's candidacy, should he ever run for that position.
Well, I am leaning that way but we need to see his policy statements.
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My policy statement would be: Make AOO great again!
Not sure how would be the tax to fund a special dev team to boost the project.

Completely OT: have read a very interesting digest in the Time magazine issue dated May 28 about the book Tailspin from Steven Brill. Should be read by any candidate to any public mandate.
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