Centering a Table in Pages

Dumb question- Once I have completed a table in Pages, how do I center it without having to use the margin buttons in the ruler?

GBH,
Not dumb at all. The solution isn't particularly intuitive. Highlight the table, then click on the Wrap inspector. Click the Floating button. You should now be able to center the table by dragging it.
-Dennis

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          I greet    Theodore
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

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         WordObj_Table                        tableHandleL;
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