In Google Docs Apps Script, there is a setWidth() method available for table cells, but a corresponding setHeight() function does not exist. Is there an alternative method to impose a fixed cell height? The issue arises when inserting an image into a cell, causing the table to spill onto the next page. I am seeking a workaround that allows us to control the cell height effectively so the table remains within a single page without overflow.
i havent found a clean fix. try adjust row spacing or even nest a mini table inside the cell. its a bit hacky but might restrain the spill issue.
I ran into a similar problem when trying to maintain structure in a doc with embedded images. What eventually worked for me was not a direct height setting for cells, but rather a workaround involving fixed heights for the images and adding extra spacing elements like empty paragraphs or invisible characters to act as buffers. Although this method feels a bit makeshift, it allows for a better control over the overall table dimensions. It’s important to thoroughly test with various content scenarios, especially when dealing with dynamic elements, to ensure consistency.
I encountered a similar challenge while trying to format tables for a report. I eventually noticed that a more reliable method was to control the table layout by enforcing uniform image sizes and setting explicit dimensions before inserting them. I would process the image dimensions using Apps Script, ensuring that they fit within predefined bounds. Additionally, I found that adding controlled whitespace within the cell improved the overall appearance and prevented overflow. Though not a direct setHeight solution, coordinating image size and internal cell formatting can often maintain your intended layout.
In tackling this issue, I ended up dealing with the table cell device by working around the limitations rather than expecting a true setHeight() alternative. One approach that proved effective, from my experience, was limiting the image dimensions programmatically and then using additional line spacing. By adjusting cell padding and inserting a few transparent characters as placeholders, I managed to simulate a fixed appearance. Although not an ideal solution, it proved reliable enough during extensive testing across various document configurations.
a possible work around i tried was to use images with exact dims and then embed a small invisible placeholder to mimic a shift in cell dimension. it isnt perfect but it kept my table from overflowing too much when pics were larger than expected. might be worth testin.