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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 →