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Add the

Table 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 button

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.


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Step 2:

Hover Over Insert Table and Select Starting Cell Layout

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

Select the TablePress Plugin

Use the Search Bar to type in tablepress.

This will filter the plugins and reveal the TablePress plugin.


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Step 3: Activate the TablePress Plugin

Click the Activate link to activate the TablePress plugin.


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Step 4: Plugin Activation Confirmation

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


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Step 5: Select the TablePress Option

Click the TablePress option in the Toolbar.

This will take you to the Table Editor.


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Step 6: Copy the Default Table

Hover over the default 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.


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Step 7: Table ID 

Notice 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.


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8:

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Edit the Table

Displays

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


Note: The table will have column lines on the live pageHover over the table you wish to edit and click the link for Edit.


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Step 9: Table 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.


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Step 10: Table 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.


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4: Add Column Headers

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.

In the example, after Column 5, subsequent cells were named with, "Cell #," starting with Cell 6. A 5x5 table will have 25 cells, 5 of which are header cells

11: Table 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.


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Step 12: Save Changes

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


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Step 13: Copy the Table'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.


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14: Click

the Update ButtonClick the Update button to complete your changes

Pages

Click the Pages option in the Toolbar.


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Step 15: Edit Page

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


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6: Add Alt Text for AccessibilityWith the image selected, click into the Image Pane and added alt text into the Alt Text field for accessibility

16: Click the Table Button

Inside the WYSIWYG text editor, place your cursor where you want the top left of the table to 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.


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7: Click Insert Into Page ButtonAfter being selected and having the alt text entered, click the Insert Into Page

17: Click the Update Button

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


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Confirm the Image and Placement

Confirm that the correct image is in the correct location on the page.

You can drag and drop the image to move it, or you can click on the image to bring up the Image Editor and use that to change its position

Live Version of the Table

The 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.


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