How to set fixed width for tables in phpword (auto fit : fixed column width)

[hari-web]

Hi,

Im using phpword version 0.12.0. I have a problem on managing large contents writing inside cell. Even the cell have some fixed width , if the content too large (case when there is no space between characters), cell layouts becomes broken. (please see the image) ![enter image description here][1] Any one know how to solve this situation. Thanks in advance

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[robBinlzX]

I just found out that you have to set style "layout" fixed on your table like below

$fancyTableStyle = [
    'borderSize'  => 6,
    'borderColor' => '000000',
    'cellMargin'  => 80,
    'alignment'   => \PhpOffice\PhpWord\SimpleType\JcTable::CENTER,
    'layout'      => \PhpOffice\PhpWord\Style\Table::LAYOUT_FIXED,
];
$table = $section->addTable($fancyTableStyle);

and then the long word will wrap itself inside the cell.

If you preset a table style on your phpword object, the layout style won't work.

$fancyTableStyleName = 'Fancy Table';
$fancyTableStyle = [
    'borderSize'  => 6,
    'borderColor' => '000000',
    'cellMargin'  => 80,
    'alignment'   => \PhpOffice\PhpWord\SimpleType\JcTable::CENTER,
    'layout'      => \PhpOffice\PhpWord\Style\Table::LAYOUT_FIXED,
];
//table will not be fixed
$table = $section->addTable($fancyTableStyleName);

In ms word you also need to set the autofit option directly on each table, maybe that's why.

I think this issue can be closed?

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