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Add and configure tables

Tables are visualization tools that display data in a tabular layout. You can use a table to structure and organize information and understand patterns.

Add tables

You can add tables to stories and briefings:

  • In stories, you can add tables to the body of a story and sidecar narrative panels. A table can have up to 8 columns and 13 rows.

  • In briefings, you can add tables to briefing slide panels on flexible layout slides. A table can have up to 6 columns and 6 rows. The size of the briefing panel will affect how much of a table is visible without scrolling.

Enter table data

Use the following tips when entering data into a table:

  • Hover over the table and click the Row options button or Column options button to show controls for adding and deleting table elements.

  • Table rows and columns will automatically resize based on the length of information in each cell.

  • You can format, add links to, and align text in table cells by highlighting the text and selecting options from the toolbar.

Table options

Hover over a table and click Options on the toolbar to configure the following options:

  • Show header row—Show or hide a shaded header row at the top of the table. The header row is enabled by default.

  • Show header column—Show or hide a shaded header column at the start of the table. The header column is disabled by default.

Best practices

Consider the following tips when making tables:

  • In Table options, use a header row or header column to label or categorize data.

  • Maintain consistent text alignment across a table, or at minimum within each column.

  • Consider including a data source in the table caption.

Additional resources

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