Creating Table "Templates"

If you're working with tables on a regular basis, consider creating table templates to make the creation process as streamlined as possible.

This allows you to quickly create tables of a standard size and with consistent formatting. You can predefine which styles and borders are applied to each cell, and if the Table Row Header attribute should be applied. Even insert commonly used text or graphics.

To Create a Table Template:

Create a regular Topic just as you normally would, and insert a table.
Size the table to meet your requirements and define the styles and attributes you want. Insert any common text, such as table headings.
Give the topic a name that enables you to easily identify its purpose, and save it in a folder where you can quickly locate it later.
Create as many table templates as needed. You may want to create tables of varying dimensions, or tables that contain different headings.
When you next need to insert a table, simply drag and drop the appropriate table topic into position inside your new topic. When the shortcut menu appears, choose Paste As Text.
The table is copied across with the same consistent formatting and you can add data to the cells as necessary.