How to Remove Diagonal Table Border in InDesign
In Adobe InDesign, diagonal borders within table cells allow you to draw lines that run from one corner of a cell to the opposite corner. These are often used for visual styling or to diagonally separate content within a single cell. Here's how diagonal borders work in InDesign and how to customize them:
Features of Diagonal Borders:
Placement:
Diagonal Up: A line running from the bottom-left corner to the top-right corner of the cell.
Diagonal Down: A line running from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner of the cell.
Customizable Appearance:
You can modify the weight, style (solid, dashed, etc.), and color of the diagonal lines independently from the cell's horizontal and vertical borders.
Non-Editable Intersection:
While you can adjust the look of the diagonal borders, the area where they intersect cannot display different properties.
How to Apply and Edit Diagonal Borders:
Select the Cell(s):
Use the Type Tool (T) to click and drag inside the cell where you want to add a diagonal border.
Alternatively, select multiple cells for bulk changes.
Open Cell Options:
Right-click the table and choose Table Options > Cell Options > Diagonal Lines.
Alternatively, select Table > Cell Options > Diagonal Lines from the menu options at the top.
Set Diagonal Lines:
Under the Diagonal Lines tab, you'll see options for:
No diagonal lines
Top-left to bottom-right diagonal line
Top-right to bottom-left diagonal line
Crossing diagonal lines
Choose the desired stroke weight, style, and color for each diagonal.
Preview and Confirm:
Check the Preview box to see how the diagonal line(s) appear.
Click OK to apply the changes.
Use Cases for Diagonal Borders:
Data Separation: Split a cell into two triangular sections to display distinct types of information, such as in calendars.
Visual Design: Add diagonal accents for creative or aesthetic purposes.
Headers or Labels: Use diagonal lines to create unique column or row headers.