FAQ - Tables

Q. What is a table? 

Tables are helpful in organising the layout of your page.  For example; dividing the page in two, putting images down the right hand side and text down the left hand side. This is done by creating tables with columns and rows. Tables are invisible unless you have added a boarder or background colour.

Q. How do I insert a table?

1. Click in Site Editor so that your cursor is flashing.
2. Click the ‘Insert Table’ icon.
3. A pop up will appear
4. The table we want to create has 1 Row and 2 Columns. Enter 1 into the Rows field and 2 into the Columns field.
5. The width will specify how much the table stretches from left to right. A width of 100% will stretch the table from the left of the screen to the right of the screen.
6. Cell Padding pads the table so that text does not sit right up to the edge of the table. The larger the number entered the more padding applied
7. Cell Spacing adds a space between the cells of the table. The larger the number entered the more space applied.
8. You can also add a Background Colour by clicking on the box and selecting a colour from the pop up.
9. You can also add a Background image by Browsing for an image on your computer and Uploading it, or selecting an existing one from the dropdown.
10. Once finished click ‘Insert Table’.
11. A table will appear on the page.
12. Click in the table so you can see your cursor. Once you can see your cursor in the table you can enter in text and images.

Q. How do I modify a table? 

You can modify the width of a table or add a background colour by;

1. Click inside the table you want to edit
2. Click the Modify Table button ()
3. Change the width to a %. Example: 80%
4. You can also add a background colour to make your table stand out more.
5. Press ok when your're finished.

Q. How to I add a Row to an existing table?

1. Click inside the table
2. Click the Insert Row After button ()

Q. How do I remove a Row?

1. Click inside the table row you want to remove
2. Click the Remove Row button ()

Q. Can I Add a Column?

A. At this stage no, we are looking into adding this feature some time in the future. The correct number of columns needs to be set when the table is being created.

Q. How to I copy a table?

1. Click on the dotted boarder of the table you want to copy (it helps to aim for the corners, your mouse will change to a cross when your in the right place)  When a table is selected small white boxes will appear in all the corners.
2. Now go up to the top menu and select "Edit > Copy"
3. Now go to the page you want to paste it on
4. Click on the page so you can see your cursor flashing
5. Now go up to the top menu and select "Edit > Paste"
6. You will now see an exact copy of a table on the page
7. So click in each box and change the details to the new ones.
8. Don't forget to save the page when your done.

*TIP - You can turn the table guides () on/off to preview how your page will look outside of the Site Editor.

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