Formatting Table Header Row and Cells

Summary

Instructions for formatting table header row and cells in Web CMS.

Body

Issue/Question

How do I specify table header row and cells of a table in Web CMS?

Environment

  • Web CMS

Cause

When creating tables in the WYSIWYG editor, it's important to ensure that header rows and columns are clearly designated. Headers define the structure of the table, helping to label the data they represent—like identifying columns as Name, Date, or Status. Properly formatted headers ensure screen readers can associate data cells with the correct labels, making the table usable for people with disabilities and pass all accessibility Final Checks.

Resolution

For table headers to appear with a WKU red background and more styling follow the steps in Creating WKU Style Tables in the WYSIWYG Editor article.

Create a Header Row

  1. Right click the row you want to be a table header row.
  2. Hover over Row in the pop-up menu and select Row Properties.
  3. Change the Row type dropdown to Header.
  4. Click OK.

Create a Table Header Cell

All cells within a row must be converted to a header cells for correct formatting.
  1. Highlight the cells you want to be table headers and right click.
  2. Hover over Cell in the pop-up menu and select Cell Properties.
  3. Change the Cell type dropdown to Header Cell.

Details

Details

Article ID: 904
Created
Wed 11/12/14 3:45 PM
Modified
Wed 1/15/25 11:03 AM

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