This seems like it should be so basic, but it apparently isn't very intuitive.

The scenario: (1) I've inserted a table into a new blank MS-Word document. (2) I want to add some text outside and above the table.

Problem:
The table is butted right up against the top of the document and I can't move the cursor to a point before the table to insert any new text.

I've found that you can do this by cutting the table to the clipboard, type the new text and paste the table back, but there just has to be a more straightforward way to put the cursor at a point before a table that is at the top of a document.

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The active cursor is even with the BOTTOM left of the table normally. You can just hit CTRL+HOME to get to the very first character of the file, then ENTER to move it down.

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Doesn't work, that puts the cursor in the top left cell of the table. – JohnFx Aug 12 '10 at 16:43
Correction, that DOES work, it just doesn't look like it. The cursor appears inside the fist/top cell, but hitting enter does indeed put the new-line outside of the table. – JohnFx Aug 12 '10 at 16:44
Glad to hear it helped! – JNK Aug 12 '10 at 16:52
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