Table Management

In this article, we provide some tips on the possibilities available with table management.

In this article, you will gain insight into:

1. Table formatting
2. How to remove empty rows between tables
3. How to successfully copy a table

1. Table Formatting

To modify the appearance of a table beyond just changing colors and styles at the cell level, there are several predefined table formats that affect the table’s overall look.

Select a cell in the table, and a new dialog box will appear. Under the brush icon, you will find the available table formats to choose from.
The dialog box also includes additional functions for customizing the table’s appearance.

Different table formats have varying behaviors when it comes to the default font size in the table header. For example, the table formats Normal, Minimal, and Silent have a fixed default size of 14px. Tables using the None or AM Theme formats respect the setting in the Standard style under Global formatting for text documents, whereas the Odd table format behaves slightly differently—the font size is 15% larger than the size defined in the Standard style setting under Global formatting for text documents. These default sizes cannot be changed by the user.

Please note that the above only applies to the table header; other cells in the table follow the style and font size defined in the Standard style under Global formatting for text documents.

Tip 💬

To better understand how the table will be displayed, save the document and exit the edit mode.

The image on the right clearly shows that, for example, AM theme and Minimal don't highlight individual cells.

2. Removing Empty Rows Between Tables

To remove empty rows between tables, place the cursor in the first cell of the lower table. Then, using the left arrow key on your keyboard, move one step to the left. The cursor should now be on the left side of the table.

You can identify this position because the cursor will appear as tall as the height of the table. Then, use Backspace to delete all empty rows, bringing the tables together.

3. Copying a Table
Copying tables can sometimes be a bit tricky. When copying a table, make sure to select the entire table, including the empty rows above and below it.

If your table is directly adjacent to other tables or text, you may need to add an empty row above and/or below the table before selecting it. Once this is done, you can copy the table.

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• How to use table headers in text documents

Last updated: 1 April, 2025