Adjust the colors and fonts in a table

You have the following options for adjusting the colors and fonts used in a table:

• Select a table style for the entire table.

• Set the colors and fonts manually for a specific column or for the entire table. You can set the colors/fonts separately for the table headings and the table data.

• Configure conditional formatting for a specific column.

The settings are applied in the order shown here. Thus, the table style is overruled by the color and font specifications, which are overruled by the conditional formatting.

To select a table style:

1. In Table Properties, select the Format page.

2. Select one of the styles in the Format Styles list box.

The corresponding appearance is shown under Preview.

3. Save the settings.

To set colors and fonts for the entire table:

1. In Table Properties, select the Style page.

2. Under Data Font Properties For All Columns, adjust the settings for the table data.

3. Under Header Font Properties For All Columns, adjust the settings for the table headers.

4. Save the settings.

To set colors and fonts manually for a specific column:

1. In Table Properties, select the Columns page.

2. Select the column for which you want to change the colors or fonts.

3. Click Column Properties.

The Column Properties dialog opens.

4. In Column Properties, select the Font page.

5. Adjust the settings for the table data and the table header.

6. Save the settings.

See Also

• Format
• Font
• Conditional Formatting