Inserting a table into an Article

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'''Note:''' If you are using the TinyMCE editor please go to '''Extensions > Plugin Manager''' and ensure that the '''Plugin Parameters Functionality''' is set to '''Extended.''' You will not be able to insert tables without this being set.
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A table may be inserted into an Article as follows:
 
A table may be inserted into an Article as follows:
 
# Open the Article for editing either by:
 
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#*Clicking the ''Cancel'' button closes the ''Insert/Modify table'' screen.
 
#*Clicking the ''Cancel'' button closes the ''Insert/Modify table'' screen.
 
# A blank table will be inserted. Type content into individual cells by clicking in a cell and typing.
 
# A blank table will be inserted. Type content into individual cells by clicking in a cell and typing.
 
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For further information about modifying tables please read: [[Modifying a table in an Article]].
== Modifying a table ==
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'''Insert a new row'''
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*Select a cell in a row above or below where you wish to insert a new row. Click the ''Insert row before'' or ''Insert row after'' editor toolbar button.
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'''Delete a row'''
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*Select a cell in the row you wish to delete. Click the ''Delete row editor'' toolbar button.
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'''Insert a new column'''
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*Select a cell in a column adjacent to where you wish to create a new column. Click the ''Insert column before'' or ''Insert column after'' editor toolbar button.
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'''Delete a column'''
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*Select a cell in the column you wish to delete. Click the ''Remove column'' editor toolbar button.
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Latest revision as of 12:32, 2 September 2010


Note: If you are using the TinyMCE editor please go to Extensions > Plugin Manager and ensure that the Plugin Parameters Functionality is set to Extended. You will not be able to insert tables without this being set.

A table may be inserted into an Article as follows:

  1. Open the Article for editing either by:
    • Click the Content > Article Manager menu item to go to the Article Manager, select the Article and click the Edit toolbar button.
    • Clicking the Add New Article button in the Control Panel.
    • If logged in to the Front-end, you have appropriate permissions and are viewing the Article you wish to edit: Click the Edit toolbar button.
  2. Locate the position in the Article editor where you want to insert a table with the cursor.
  3. Click the Inserts a new table editor toolbar button. The Insert/Modify table screen opens.
  4. Select the number of rows and columns and other parameters according to your requirements.
  5. Click the Insert button.
    • Clicking the Cancel button closes the Insert/Modify table screen.
  6. A blank table will be inserted. Type content into individual cells by clicking in a cell and typing.

For further information about modifying tables please read: Modifying a table in an Article.

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