Using tables in Whimsical

If you ever need to add a little structure to a Whimsical file, you can add tables to your Docs and Boards. Tables are perfect for organizing product roadmaps, comparing feature specs, tracking project timelines and more

Tables in 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) or Ctrl + Enter (PC) to add a row below when the adjacent row is selected
• Use the keyboard shortcut Cmd + Option + Enter (Mac) or Ctrl + 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 or Remove column from the toolbar:

• Use the keyboard shortcut Cmd + Delete (Mac) or Ctrl + Delete (PC) to delete a row, or
• Cmd + Shift + Delete (Mac) or Ctrl + Alt + Delete (PC) to delete a column
• To add one or multiple rows or columns, drag the plus icon (+)

Organizing rows and columns

You can organize 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 color
• Adding or removing a header row
• Choosing the table style
• Adding or removing rows and columns

Tables in Boards

To add a table to a Whimsical board, use the keyboard shortcut E , select it from the diagram shapes menu, or type / then table :

Click and drag the table to choose your starting size, and the number of columns and rows:

Adding and removing columns and rows

To add a single column or row, click the + icon on the right or bottom edge of the table:

Tip: You can also add columns or rows in between existing ones, with this plus icon:

To remove a column or row, select it then click "remove column" or use the keyboard shortcut command/ctrl + shift + delete/backspace :

To add or remove multiple columns or rows, click and drag any of the + buttons mentioned above:

Organizing columns and rows

Organize your rows and columns by dragging them with the handles on the top and left:

You can also sort the contents in ascending or descending order with this icon in the toolbar:

Formatting the table

When you have the table, column, row or cell selected, you'll see the following formatting options:

• Background color
• Adding or removing a header row
• Choosing the table style (e.g. alternating row colors)

Connectors and tables

When you connect to a table from another shape in your board, you'll see purple outline as a guide so you can choose to connect to the table as a whole, or to an individual cell: