Page Comparison

Step 1:

Add the

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Plugin

Before a table can be added, the plugin to create tables must be added.

From the dashboard's Toolbar, click the option for Plugins.

Step 2:

Select

Hover over the Insert Table option.

The Table Layout Selector will display.

Cursor over the squares to select the preferred starting layout. The example depicts a 5x5 table.

When the correct number of starting rows and columns is selected, click the bottom right most square in the layout to create the table.

Note: Tables are not confined to their starting layout. Rows and columns can be subsequently added and/or removed later. However, starting with the ideal layout for the table's specific data is optimal.

the TablePress Plugin

Use the Search Bar to type in tablepress.

This will filter the plugins and reveal the TablePress plugin.

Step 3:

The table will now display in the content area. However, the lines for the columns will not be apparent.

Activate the TablePress Plugin

Click the Activate link to activate the TablePress plugin.

Step 4:

Adding column headers to each column will make it easier to "see" the different columns in the content editor.

In the example, each column header was given the name, "Column #," with the # corresponding to the column's number.

If the width for the content within a column exceeds the available space for the table, the lines will wrap.

Plugin Activation Confirmation

Once completed, the word Activate will switch to Deactivate, and the TablePress option will appear in the Toolbar.

Step 5:

Select the

TablePress Option

Click the TablePress option in the Toolbar.

This will take you to the Table Editor.

Step 6:

Copy the

Default Table

Once updated, Hover over the table will appear with all the cell line divisions on the live websitedefault table and click the option to Copy it.

This isn't necessary for the first table you create, but it may be best to preserve a starting table if more have to be created later.

Step 7:

Table

ID 

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Then, click the Table buttonNotice the table ID for your new table.

Table IDs are important for keeping track of the table you're working with, and later for when you place it on a page.

Step 8:

Edit the Table

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Then, click the Table buttonHover over the table you wish to edit and click the link for Edit.

Step 9:

Table

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Information

Change the Table Name and the Description to be specific to the table you are making.

The description is used by people using screen readers, so filling it in correctly is part of accessibility compliance.

A quick description is best.

Example: Table displaying rows of findings and columns of years.

Step 10:

Table

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Content

The Table Content area displays the actual layout of your table.

Select a row or column by placing a checkmark into the corresponding row or column checkbox.

The Table Manipulation area allows you to combine, insert, remove, hide, show, duplicate, and/or delete rows and/or columns.

It also allows for the addition of images and links into cells in the table.

Step 11:

Table

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Options

The Table Options area allows for style customization.

Always leave Table Head Row checked for accessibility purposes. This includes a code tag that allows screen readers to see that the top row is a header.

Step 12:

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Then, click the Table button.

Save Changes

After all changes to a table are made, click the Save Changes button at the top or bottom of the page.

Step 13:

Copy the Table

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

's Shortcode

The Shortcode is the string WordPress uses to reference the table you made. It needs to be placed on a page in the area you want the table to appear.

Copy the shortcode by selecting the entire code string and using the keyboard shortcut Control + C (or Command + C on a Mac). Alternatively, you can right-click your mouse and select Copy from the shortcut menu.

Step 14: Click

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Then, click the Table button.

Pages

Click the Pages option in the Toolbar.

Step 15:

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Edit Page

Hover over the page you wish to place the table on and click the Edit link.

Step 16: Click the Table Button

In the Page EditorInside the WYSIWYG text editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where you want the top left of the table will appear.Then, click the Table buttonto appear, then paste the Shortcode by using the keyboard shortcut Control + V (or Command + V on a Mac). Alternatively, you can right-click your mouse and select Paste from the shortcut menu.

Step 17:

 Click the

Update Button

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Then, click the Table When all of your changes are complete, click the Update button.

Step 18:

Live Version of the Table

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the top left of the table will appear.

Then, click the Table buttonThe table displays on the front end with 10 entries by default. Users can also use the Search Bar to search for specific content in the table.

The Previous and Next options advance the table to different pages to view additional entries.

The Edit button will move you immediately to the Table Editor.