How to Add a Table
- Go to Your Dashboard
Log in to your WordPress dashboard. - Open Your Page
From the left-hand menu, click Pages.
Hover over the page where you’d like to add a table, then click Edit. - Add a Table Block
There are two ways to add a table to your page:
- Option 1: Use the Add Block (+) Button
- Click the blue + button in the top left corner of the page editor.
- Locate Table under the Text section, or type “table” into the search bar.
- Click Table to insert it into your page.
- Option 2: Use the Slash Command
- Click directly into the page and type a forward slash (/).
- A dropdown menu will appear with available blocks.
- Type table and select Table from the list.
- Option 1: Use the Add Block (+) Button
- Set Up Your Table
- When prompted, choose the number of columns and rows.
- Click Create Table to insert it.
- Click inside any cell to begin adding content.
- Add or Edit Table Content
- Type text directly into each cell.
- Use the toolbar above the table to add or remove rows and columns as needed.
- Note: It may be difficult to visually distinguish columns without a header row. Adding a header helps users quickly understand the structure and purpose of the table.
- Optional Adjustments
For the Table Block:
- Header Row:
- Click anywhere inside the table to select the block.
- Open the Settings panel by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner.
- Under the Block tab, toggle Header Row on.
- The top row will automatically convert to headers, making your table easier to scan and understand.
- Click anywhere inside the table to select the block.
- Header Row:
- Footer Row: Add a footer row if your table includes summary or reference information.
- Save Your Changes
When you’re finished, click the Save button in the top right corner of the screen.
