Tables are a great way to organize information clearly on your school website, whether you're displaying schedules, contact lists, event details, or academic data. This guide will walk you through creating and customizing tables in your content management platform.
Adding a New Table
Step 1: Navigate to Your Page Go to the page where you want to add your table.
Step 2: Add or Select a Content Block
To create a new table area: Add a new Content block and remove the placeholder text
To add a table to existing content: Click into an existing Content block where you want the table to appear
Step 3: Insert Your Table
Click the Table icon in the toolbar
Select "Table" from the dropdown menu
Choose your desired table size by clicking on the grid (for example, selecting a 3x4 grid creates a table with 3 columns and 4 rows)
Step 4: Add Your Content Click in any cell of the table to start typing. You can add both text and inline images to table cells.
Step 5: Publish Once you've added your content, don't forget to publish the page to make your changes visible to visitors.
Customizing Your Table
Adding or Removing Columns and Rows
You have two ways to modify your table structure:
Option 1: Use the Toolbar Buttons Look for the column and row buttons that appear in the toolbar beneath your table when it's selected.
Option 2: Use the Table Menu Click the Table button in the main toolbar to access additional options for adding or removing rows and columns.
Styling Your Table Text
To format text within your table:
Highlight the text in one or more cells
Use the formatting toolbar to apply styling such as:
Bold or italic text
Font size changes
Text color
Text alignment
Best Practices for School Tables
Keep It Simple: Use tables for data that naturally fits in rows and columns, like class schedules, staff directories, or event calendars.
Make It Accessible: Ensure your tables are easy to read for all users, including those using screen readers. Consider adding header rows and keeping content concise.
Mobile-Friendly: Remember that parents and students may view your website on mobile devices, so avoid overly wide tables when possible.