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    Tables in FigJam

    Tables help you organize, synthesize, and structure information on your FigJam board. Multiple people can edit and collaborate on tables at the same time.

    Use tables for:

    • Bringing data to team meetings—you can start from scratch, or copy and paste data from external spreadsheets
    • Organizing items in an easy-to-read format
    • Tracking project status and milestones
    • Prioritizing ideas in adjustable rows and columns

    Add a table

    1. Select one of the following options:
      • From the toolbar: Click the Table icon.
      • Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift + T on your keyboard.
    2. Click and drag to create the number of columns and rows you need.
    3. Release to place the table on your board.

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    Once you have created your table, click into any cell to add text.

    Note: You can add text and stamps to individual cells. Other objects (such as stickies, shapes, or widgets) can be layered on top of tables, but do not anchor to the table if you move it or export it.

    Edit and format tables

    You can edit the styling, size, and position of cells, rows, and columns in your table.

    Select cells, rows, and columns

    • To select the entire table, single click on the table.
    • To select an individual cell, first select the table, then click on a cell.
    • To select an entire row or column, click the grabber icon on the left of a row or the top of a column.
    • To select multiple rows, columns, or cells:
      • Hold ⌘ Command (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) and click to select each item.
      • Hold ⇧ Shift and click to select all items within a range.

    Tip! To jump to the next cell, press Tab. To jump to the previous cell, hold ⇧ Shift and press Tab.

    Edit font and color

    Select the cell, row, column, or table you want to edit. From the toolbar, you can:

    • Edit cell background color
    • Adjust font size and typeface
    • Add font styling (bold and strikethrough)
    • Create links
    • Create bulleted or numbered lists
    • Align text to the left, center, or right

    Select items in a table, and then edit cell color and font styling from the edit toolbar.

    Learn more about editing text properties in FigJam →

    Resize tables, rows, or columns

    Resize an entire table

    1. Single click on the table to select the entire table.
    2. Click and drag one of the four corners of the table to resize.

    Click and drag a corner of the table to resize it.

    Learn more about resizing objects in FigJam →

    Resize a single row or column

    1. Hover your mouse over the border line of the row or column you want to resize.
    2. Click and drag your mouse to adjust the height or width of the row/column.

    Hover over column border, then click and drag to resize.

    Add rows and columns

    Add a row or column to the end or bottom of the table

    1. Select the table and hover your mouse over the last column or row.
    2. Click the blue bar that appears at the edge of the table.

    Table is selected, then mouse is hovering over blue bar directly to the right of the last column.

    Add a row or column in the middle of the table

    1. Select the table and hover your mouse over the blue dot (located at the border line of the row or column, to the top or left of the table).
    2. Click the plus sign to add a row or column.

    Table is selected, then mouse is hovering over blue dot above the table, at the border line of the column.

    Add a row or column using the right-click menu

    1. Select a cell, row, or column.
    2. Right-click on the selected cell(s).
    3. From the right-click menu, select to add the row or column above or below the current selection.

    Table row is selected and right-click menu is open.

    Delete rows and columns

    Delete a row or column

    1. Select the row(s) or column(s).
    2. Press delete.

    Delete a row or column using the right-click menu

    1. Select a cell, row, or column.
    2. Right-click on the selected cell(s).
    3. From the right-click menu, select to Delete row or Delete column.

    Tip! If you select an individual cell, you can select to Delete content from the right-click menu. This deletes all text from the cell.

    Move rows and columns

    1. Select the row(s) or column(s).
    2. Click and hold the grabber icon, then drag the row or column to the desired position in the table.

    Column is selected, then dragged and moved to the end of the table.

    You can also select the row or column, then right-click and select Move row/column up or Move row/column down from the right-click menu.

    Duplicate rows and columns

    You can duplicate rows and columns within a FigJam table.

    1. Select the row(s) or column(s) you want to duplicate. You can select multiple consecutive or non-consecutive items.
    2. Press ⌘ Command + D (Mac), or Ctrl + D (Windows).

    Duplicated rows are added beneath the last selected row. Duplicated columns are added to the right of the last selected column.

    Copy and paste table content

    Copy and paste from external spreadsheets

    You can copy and paste content from other spreadsheets (such as Google Sheets) into FigJam to create a new table.

    1. Copy the cells from your spreadsheet.
    2. Click an empty spot on the canvas to deselect any objects.
    3. Press ⌘ Command + V (Mac) or Ctrl + V (Windows) to paste the spreadsheet on your board.

    Tip! Not all spreadsheets work the same. If you’re having issues pasting a spreadsheet from the program you’re using into FigJam, try exporting the spreadsheet to a .csv file and then importing it into your FigJam file.

    Copy and paste between FigJam tables

    You can also copy and paste between two FigJam tables.

    1. Select the cell(s), row(s), or column(s) from the first table.
    2. Press ⌘ Command + C (Mac) or Ctrl + C (Windows) to copy.

    3. Select the cell(s), row(s), or column(s) where you want to paste the content in the second table.

      Note: If you select the entire table (rather than specific cells, rows, or columns), a new table is created when you paste.

    4. Press ⌘ Command + V (Mac) or Ctrl + V (Windows) to paste.

    Content is copied from one FigJam table to another.

    Copy and pasting between tables carries over any text formatting. Pasted content will replace any previous content.

    If the number of cells you copy is greater than the number of cells in the second table, additional rows/columns will be added to the table when you paste to accommodate the additional items.

    Import and export tables

    You can import CSV files directly into FigJam as tables.

    1. Click in the top toolbar.
    2. Go to File > Import.
    3. Select a CSV file and click Open.

    Learn more about importing tables into FigJam →

    You can export your FigJam tables as images, PDFs, or CSV files—making it easy to bring your work from FigJam to other tools or formats.

    1. Select the table you want to export.
    2. Open up the export modal using one of the below options:
      • Right-click and select Export selection.
      • Press ⌘ Command + ⇧ Shift + E (Mac) or Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + E (Windows).
    3. Select a format, then click Export.

    Learn more about exporting from FigJam →

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