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Using Images for Table Borders

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This method consists of creating empty rows and columns where an image will show through around a central cell that will contain the table’s content.

To use an image as a table border:

  1. To begin, type: 
     
  2. Making x the same thickness as the top border, type:

     
    3. Fill it with a non-breaking space. An empty table cell may not appear, which ensures that you will be able to see the cell.
    

  3. Type:
    

      
  4. Making x the same thickness as the left border, type:

      
  5. Making the content what you’d like to display in the table (anything
    





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  6. Making the image.gif the same image you want to use for the table border, type:

     BACKGROUND="image.gif" 
    

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  7. To complete the cell and row, type:

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  8. Using the same image as in step 3, type:

     
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