Inserting tables within other tables

You can insert a table within an existing table. When you do this, the second table resides in a single cell within the table that contains it. This is useful if you want to add information into an existing table and use table features to position the text.

To insert a table using the toolbar button:

Click where you want to add the table in the topic.
Click Insert Table . A table grid appears.
Drag your mouse over the number of rows and columns you want to include in the table.
When you have the correct number of rows and columns selected, click the table to insert it.

To insert a table from the Table menu:

From the Table menu, select Insert – Table. The Insert Table dialog opens.
Under Formats, select the table template you want to use. Preview shows how the table will look in your topic.
Under Number of columns, select or enter the number of columns to be included in the table.
Under Number of rows, select or enter the number of rows to be included in the table.
Click OK.

Tips:

The right-click menu contains some common commands for working with tables. Click inside the table to access these options.

You can turn table gridlines on and off by clicking Table Gridlines on the toolbar.