Using
tables in Dreamweaver
Adding a data table in Standard View
Data tables will be used for the same sorts of purpose that you might create them for in a database or a table in Word. Any list of things/people is suitable for display this way.
- Place insertion point where you want the table inserted.
- Select the table icon in the objects panel or Table in the Insert menu.
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Decide on the dimensions etc of your table and create it
The diagram below shows a table with 2 columns and 8 rows. The table has been selected by clicking on top margin (using the crossed line cursor that appears)
The best way to select individual cells is to click on the tag selector.
Click inside the cell/row you want to select and then click 'tr' for the row or 'td' for an individual cell.
Click 'table' for the entire table.
There is no tag for column in html.
To edit the table right click whilst inside a cell and select 'table' from the pop up menu.
Use Pre-set Table Format
Dreamweaver has a number
of pre-set table formats. The formats affects colours, alignment and border
size.
- You must first insert the table in standard view
- Select the table or click in a cell
- Select Format Table from the Commands Menu.