Using tables in Whimsical Docs
To add a table to a Whimsical doc:
- go to the start of a new paragraph and type
/table
- or use the block handle to open the menu and scroll down to Table
Adding rows and columns
To add rows or columns:
- Click the plus icon (+) that appears on the sides of the table
- To add one or multiple rows or columns, drag the plus icon (+)
- Use the keyboard shortcut
Cmd + Enter
(Mac) orCtrl + Enter
(PC) to add a row below when the adjacent row is selected - Use the keyboard shortcut
Cmd + Option + Enter
(Mac) orCtrl + Alt + Enter
(PC) to add a column to the right when the adjacent column is selected
Removing rows and columns
To remove a row or column:
- Select it using the handle at the top or the right, then click
Remove row
orRemove column
from the toolbar:
- Use the keyboard shortcut
Cmd + Delete
(Mac) orCtrl + Delete
(PC) to delete a row, or Cmd + Shift + Delete
(Mac) orCtrl + Alt + Delete
(PC) to delete a column- To add one or multiple rows or columns, drag the plus icon (+)
Organising rows and columns
You can organise your rows and columns by dragging and dropping them using the handles on the top or the right.
You can also sort the contents in ascending or descending order using the icon in the toolbar:
Formatting the table
When you have the table, column, row or cell selected, the toolbar will show all the formatting options. They include:
- Background colour
- Adding or removing a header row
- Choosing the table style
- Adding or removing rows and columns
Tip: Whimsical table cells support rich content. Try pasting in an image, or using @ to mention a Whimsical file.