Insert Table

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Overview: A table is a database object that used for storing data about a particular subject. A table consists of rows and columns. XF Designer 2013 offers the user the possibility to insert table elements and assign them various properties, including borders, padding and alignment.

Accessing: To display the dialog, the Table button located in the Table group under the Insert tab must be selected or CTRL + SHIFT + T pressed.

 

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The desired number of Rows and Columns can be set. Also, the user can specify whether the table should have Header or Footer.

When the "Autoformat" radio button is selected, a Table Format can be chosen and a Preview for the created table is available.

 

The user can customize the table by selecting the Custom button.

 

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The same options for Rows, Columns, Header and Footer are available.

In the Borders group, the table's properties, such as border Color, Width, Style can be customized.

Also, Cells properties, like Padding and Alignment can be chosen.

 

Note:

If the Has borders check box is not selected, the Width, Style and Color fields corresponding to the Borders section become encrypted and the table's borders are not displayed in Design View.

 

Information about tables can also be found at the following location: Tables