In this article, we explain how to add a table header and when and where it is appropriate to use this feature.
Background
The table header feature is useful for creating a clear and structured layout in tables within text documents. By defining the table header, it is separated from the rest of the table, and when printed, the header is repeated on every page where the table spans. This makes it easier for the reader of a printed document to follow the table’s data, even when it extends across multiple pages, thereby enhancing the readability and understanding of the presented information.
Add a Table Header
Navigate to the document and ensure you are in editing mode. Select the table where you want to add a table header and click the H icon that appears in the context menu.
Note: If the table header feature is already enabled when you click H, the feature will be disabled, and the content of the table header will be removed. Should this happen, you can easily use the Undo function to revert the change.
Table Headers and Printing
A significant advantage of using the table header feature is that the information in the table’s header is repeated on subsequent pages if the table does not fit on a single page. Below is an example of how this might look. At the bottom of page 2, there is a table that does not fit entirely on the page. Since the table has a header, it is also displayed at the top of page 3, making it easier for the reader to follow the table’s data.
Last updated: 10 December, 2024