How to add multiple rows and columns to a table in the Rich Text Editor (RTE)

Summary

Access the Source View in the Rich Text Editor

Open the item containing the table and switch to the Source view in the Rich Text Editor. This allows you to edit the table using HTML.

Understand Table Structure in HTML

Tables in the RTE are defined using standard HTML tags. The <table> tag defines the table, <tr> defines each row, and <td> defines each cell within a row. Rows are typically contained within <tbody> tags.

Add Multiple Rows

Locate the <tbody> section of the table. Copy an existing <tr> </tr> block and paste it as many times as needed within the <tbody> tags. Each <tr> </tr> block represents a new row. Rows can be added above or below existing rows.

Add Multiple Columns

To add a column, insert a <td> tag within each <tr> (row). The number of columns in a table is determined by the number of <td> elements in each row. Ensure that each row contains the same number of <td> tags to maintain a consistent table structure.

Prevent Table Formatting Issues

After making changes, review the table to ensure all rows have the same number of cells. Missing <td> tags in any row can result in an unbalanced table and display issues.

Additional Notes

Editing tables via HTML provides more flexibility for bulk updates. Users familiar with HTML can make faster changes using this method. For more advanced table formatting, refer to general HTML table documentation.