Tables may be pasted from other applications. Alternatively an author may create an new table.
Insert New Table
To insert a new table go to Manage -> Table.
1. From the dropdown select Insert New Table. The following view will be presented:
2. Edit/configure:
Rows/Columns
Enter the required number of rows and columns for the table.
Autosize
By default the table is autosized to fit the content editor. Alternatively, uncheck this option and enter a manual size for the table.
Cell Padding
Enter the appropriate amount of padding around the text in the cells.
Cell Spacing
Enter the appropriate amount of padding between the cells.
3. Select Presentation to apply formatting to the table.
Apply to
Select whether formatting is to be applied to the whole tab, the cells, the header (the top row of the table) or the footer (bottom row of the table if applied).
Background Colour
Select an appropriate background colour.
Border Colour
Select an appropriate border colour.
Text Colour
Select an appropriate text colour.
Border Style
Select an appropriate border style.
Border Width
Select an appropriate border width.
4. Select Accessibility.
Header Cells
Check to enable a header cell at the top of each row.
Footer cells
If required, check to enable a footer cell at the bottom of each row.
Summary
Enter a short description of the table contents which is used as alternate text for the table.
Title
Enter an appropriate heading for the table.
5. Click Apply.
Editing an existing Table
To edit an existing table, click into the table and select Table.
1. Click edit table properties and edit the table as detailed above.
