Rules for Deleting Rows

The following rules apply when deleting rows:

  • The total number of rows in an SFC section cannot be changed.

    However, the objects of an SFC section can be deleted by rows and the objects of the following rows can be moved up.

  • The same number of rows are deleted as are selected in the vertical ruler.

  • The objects of the selected row(s) are deleted and the objects of the following rows are moved up by the respective number of rows.

  • If rows are deleted within existing links, these links are kept and are adjusted to the new position of the objects.

Deleting Rows

Step

Action

1

Select the desired number of rows in the vertical ruler (click the row numbers).

2

You have the following options to delete the selected rows:

  • Select the menu command Move and delete cells in the rows shortcut menu,

  • execute the command Edit > Vertical ruler > Move and delete cells ,

    or

  • Press the Del key.

Result: The selected number of rows is deleted.

Rules for Deleting Columns

The following rules apply when deleting columns:

  • The total number of columns in an SFC section cannot be changed.

    However, the objects of an SFC section can be deleted by columns and the objects of the following rows can be to the left.

  • The same number of columns are deleted as are selected in the horizontal ruler.

  • The objects of the selected column(s) are deleted and the objects of the following columns are moved to the left by the respective number of columns.

  • If columns are deleted within existing branches or joints, the affected branches or joints are contracted by the respective number of columns.

Deleting Columns

Step

Action

1

Select the desired number of columns in the horizontal ruler (click the row numbers).

2

You have the following options to delete the selected columns:

  • Select the menu command Move and delete cells in the rows shortcut menu or,

  • execute the command Edit > Vertical ruler > Move and delete cells ,

    or

  • Press the Del key.

Result: The selected number of columns is deleted.