Creating tables in items

NOTE: If you want to create a Table question, refer to Creating a Table question. Multiple Choice and Multiple Response question answer options can also be configured as a table - read 'Setting answer options as a table' in Creating a Multiple Choice question and Creating a Multiple Response question for more information.

Tables are data grids that arrange information cells in horizontal rows and vertical columns. Use tables in items to present contextual information to candidates.

This article explains how to create tables.

1. Insert table

You can create tables inline with question stem or answer option content. Select Table Editor on the Advanced formatting toolbar.

2. Configure table

Edit your table options from the Table Properties dialog.

Refer to the following table for the table’s configurable properties:

Setting	Description
Rows	The number of rows (default value: `3`).
Columns	The number of columns (default value: `2`).
Width	The width of cells in pixels (default value: `500`).
Height	The height of cells in pixels.
Headers	Sets either the first row or column (or both) as headers. Content in header rows/columns is automatically bolded and centre-aligned.
Cell spacing	The space between cells in pixels.
Cell padding	The space between cell walls and content in pixels.
Border size	The thickness of table borders in pixels. Enter `0` for invisible borders.
Align	The alignment of the table in the content area. Available options are Left, Centre, and Right.
Caption	A short title that appears above the table.
Alt Text	A summary of table content for the benefit of those who may be unable to see the table in delivery.

Select OK to insert your table.

Edit the Cell Properties

You can edit the individual cell(s) of the table. Right-click in the cell and navigate to the Cell Properties dialog.

Refer to the following table for the configurable cell properties:

Setting	Description
Width	Sets the width in pixels, or as a percentage of the whole table. For example, setting the width to 25% would be a quarter of the total table width.
Height	Sets the height of the cell in pixels, or as a percentage.
Word Wrap	Determines whether text wraps within the cell. If enabled, content moves to the next line when it reaches the cell boundary.
Horizontal Alignment	Sets the horizontal position of the content within the cell.
Vertical Alignment	Sets the vertical position of the content within the cell
Cell Type	Specifies whether the cell is a header or data cell. Header cells are typically used for column or row headings.
Rows Span	Merges the selected cell vertically across the specified number of rows.
Columns Span	Merges the selected cell horizontally across the specified number of columns.
Background Colour	Sets the background colour of the cell.
Border Colour	Sets the colour of the cell border.

3. Fill table

Select a table’s cell to begin adding content to it.

Creating tables in legacy subjects

In legacy subjects, you can add tables at either the item or stem-level.

Item-level tables appear underneath the question stem in delivery. Stem-level tables appear within the question stem block in delivery and are added by selecting Table Editor on the formatting toolbar. For more information, read Using the formatting toolbar.

NOTE: In legacy subjects, you cannot add tables to question stem blocks 2-5. You cannot add tables to an item's first question stem.

Refer to the following steps to add an item-level table.

1. Select Advanced Options > Add Table .

2. Configure table

After you have added your blank table, use the toolbar options to configure your table.

Refer to the following table for the table’s configurable properties:

Setting	Description
Add Row Below	Inserts a new row beneath the selected cell.
Add Column Right	Inserts a new column to the right of the selected cell.
Delete Row	Deletes the selected row and its contents.
Delete Column	Deletes the selected column and its content.
Row Height	Sets the height of the selected row in pixels. You can apply this value to all rows.
Column Width	Sets the width of the selected column in pixels. You can apply this value to all columns.

Select Cell Options to configure your table cells’ properties. Refer to the following table for the configurable properties of a table’s cell:

Setting	Description
Merge Cells	Combines the selected cells into one cell.
Split Cells	Divides merged cells.
Decrease Indent	Moves text in selected cells one pixel to the left.
Increase Indent	Moves text in selected cells one pixel to the right.
Decrease decimals displayed	Removes one decimal place from table numbers. By default, tables show two decimal places.
Increase decimals displayed	Adds one decimal place to table numbers. By default, tables show two decimal places.
Border Colour	Edits the colour of cell borders (if set).

Select Font to change font. Choose from the following fonts:

Arial
Comic Sans MS
MS Gothic
Times New Roman
Trebuchet MS
Verdana

3. Fill table

Select a table’s cell to begin adding content to it.

Refer to the following table for the available formatting options:

Icon	Setting	Description
	Undo	Reverses the previous action.
	Text Size	Choose the size of text.
	Bold	Makes text darker.
	Italic	Makes text slant to the right.
	Underline	Adds a horizontal line below the text.
	Text Colour	Choose the colour of your text.
	Cell Fill Colour	Choose the colour of your cells.
	Cell Borders	Choose the border for selected cells.
	Text Margins (Left)	Moves selected cells’ left margin one pixel to the left.
	Text Margins (Right)	Moves selected cells’ left margin one pixel to the right.
	Text Alignment	Sets the alignment of text in selected cells.

Creating tables in items

In this article

1. Insert table

2. Configure table

Edit the Cell Properties

3. Fill table

Creating tables in legacy subjects

1. Select Advanced Options > Add Table .

2. Configure table

3. Fill table

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