#  Adding a table 

 



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## How to add a table

You can add tables directly in the text editor to display information in rows and columns. Tables are best used for presenting structured data—not for page layout.

### Step 1: Insert a table

1. In the text editor, place your cursor where you want the table to appear.
2. Select the Table icon from the toolbar (grid-shaped icon).

### Step 2: Configure your table

1. In the Insert table dialog:
    1. Choose the number of rows and columns.
2. Once a table is inserted, you can:
    1. **Add or remove rows/columns**: Insert new rows above/below or columns before/after. You can also delete rows/columns.
    2. **Add table headers**: Mark the first row or column as a header for accessibility. Always designate header rows and/or columns so screen readers can interpret the table structure correctly.
    3. **Add captions**: Provide a descriptive caption for the table to summarize what the table shows in plain language.
    4. **Sorting**: You can enable/disable the ability to sort by column values.

### Step 3: Add content to your table

1. Enter your content into the table cells.
2. To adjust the table later, click inside the table to open table options.
3. Click **Save** to save the table and its content when your are finished editing.

### Notes

- Keep tables simple: Avoid complex or nested tables. They’re difficult for screen readers and may not display well on mobile.
- Avoid using tables for layout: Use tables only for data, not to position content on a page.
- Large tables may be harder to read on mobile devices. Break content into smaller tables or lists where possible.
- HarvardSites follows Harvard accessibility standards, which require all tables to be structured and labeled properly. Merged cells are not allowed.



 



 

 See also:- [ How-tos ](/content-structure/how-tos)
- [ Content ](/topics/content)