How to Add a Table

Step 1: Add the 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 the TablePress Plugin

Use the Search Bar to type in tablepress.

This will filter the plugins and reveal the TablePress plugin.

Step 3: Activate the TablePress Plugin

Click the Activate link to activate the TablePress plugin.

Step 4: 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.

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.

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.

Step 8: Edit the Table

Hover over the table you wish to edit and click the link for Edit.

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.

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.

Step 11: Click 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.

Step 12: Click 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.

Step 13: Click 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.

Step 14: Click 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.

Step 15: Click 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.

Step 16: Click 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.

Step 17: Click 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.

Step 18: Click 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.