The Table Settings options allow users to customize the appearance, structure, and layout of tables within a document. Users can apply table styles, modify rows and columns, configure borders and background colors, add formulas, and convert tables to text.
Follow the steps below to access table settings.
- Select a table within the document.
- Open the Table Settings panel on the right side of the editor.
- Refer to the desired section and follow the instructions:
Table Styles
The Table Styles section allows users to apply predefined formatting to a table.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Header Row | Applies special formatting to the first row. |
| Total Row | Applies formatting to the summary row. |
| Banded Rows | Alternates row shading for improved readability. |
| First Column | Applies special formatting to the first column. |
| Last Column | Applies special formatting to the last column. |
| Banded Columns | Alternates column formatting. |
| Table Templates | Applies predefined table styles. |
Borders and Background Color
The Borders and Background Color section allows users to customize the appearance of table borders and cell backgrounds.
Option |
Description |
| Border Style | Select the border line style. |
| Border Color | Select the border color. |
| Border Selection | Apply borders to specific table areas. |
| Background Color | Apply a background color to selected cells or the table. |
Rows and Columns
The Rows and Columns section allows users to manage table dimensions and sizing.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Select Row | Select the current row. |
| Select Column | Select the current column. |
| Select Cell | Select the current cell. |
| Select Table | Select the entire table. |
| Insert Row Above | Insert a new row above the selected row. |
| Insert Row Below | Insert a new row below the selected row. |
| Insert Column Left | Insert a new column to the left of the selected column. |
| Insert Column Right | Insert a new column to the right of the selected column. |
| Delete Row | Remove the selected row. |
| Delete Column | Remove the selected column. |
| Delete Table | Remove the entire table. |
| Split Cell | Split the selected cell into multiple cells. |
Row and Column Size
Option |
Description |
| Height | Adjust the row height. |
| Width | Adjust the column width. |
| Automatically Resize to Fit Content | Automatically adjusts row and column sizes based on content. |
Table Formulas
The Add Formula option allows users to perform calculations within table cells.
Formula Settings
Option |
Description |
| Formula | Enter or edit the calculation formula. |
| Number Format | Select the format used to display calculation results. |
| Paste Function | Insert a predefined function into the formula. |
| Paste Bookmark | Insert a bookmark reference into the formula when available. |
Common Formula Types
- Sum
- Average
- Count
- Maximum
-
Minimum
ℹ️ NotesAvailable formulas may vary depending on the selected cell and the table structure.
Convert Table to Text
The Convert Table to Text option allows users to remove the table structure while preserving the table content as plain text.
Option |
Description |
| Paragraph Marks | Separates content using paragraph breaks. |
| Tabs | Separates content using tab characters. |
| Semicolons | Separates content using semicolons. |
| Other | Allows users to specify a custom separator character. |
| Convert Nested Tables | Converts nested tables when applicable. |
Advanced Table Settings
Additional table configuration options are available through the Table Advanced Settings window.
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