How to insert tables in WordPress

WordPress comes with its own visual post editor, and it is really nice.
However, but there are a few things that it cannot do. Inserting tables is one of such limitations. Tables are essential tools to categorize and present data in a clear format. Even if you can build tables by manually by writing CSS and HTML inside your posts, it isn't a viable option for people especially if they do not have HTML and CSS knowledge. If you are not trained in the technical aspects, making tables can still be possible. You can then add tables with ease and pass your information across in an orderly and easy to understand manner. You can do just anything you need on a WordPress site using plugins, and inserting tables to your web content is not an exception.
 In our step-by-step tutorial, you will see how to effortlessly create and insert tables in WordPress with zero coding skills required.

 How to insert tables in WordPress 

A powerful and quick plugin for inserting, editing, and managing tables on the WordPress platform is TablePress. TablePress does not require the user to possess any knowledge of CSS, HTML, etc. It offers a simple user interface which allows you to edit your table data quickly. The tables may contain any type of data, and even formulas.
 An extra JavaScript library can also be used to include various features such as pagination, filtering, sorting, and more for the site's visitors. You can also insert tables into pages and posts using shortcodes and display them using text widgets. Users can also export and import a table from CSV files such as Excel, JSON, and HTML files.
You can also pick other plugin options in your "Plugin Options" section, such as table formatting styles, and default language. Leave all settings the way they are if you do not need to change anything in this part.
With TablePress, the tables are created and then formatted within the area of the plugin. Tables are then inserted using a shortcode into the pages. The tables will display or update during the publication of the content. The advantage of using this plugin directly is that modification of the information inside the table without having to edit the pages and posts physically is relatively easy. TablePress then updates all the table information in the locations where a table has been inserted into your content. To insert a new table, click "Add New Table." This will direct you to "Add New tab." Once you have given your table a description and name, choose the number of columns and rows you want. Don't worry; you can add or remove rows and columns from your table as you enter data into the page or by editing it later. Click "Add Table" button after you are done.
Note that, in the section tagged "User Options," you can change the position of the TablePress menu on your WordPress admin menu. By default, this menu entry is placed around the middle of the menu. If you intend to use this plugin often, then you can place the menu option near the top of the Dashboard menu. Do so by choosing "Top-level (middle)." It can be found in the User Options and the Admin menu entry menu.
Next, you will get to the "Edit Table" screen. This is the WP table editor where users can add data to their table. They can also add or remove rows or columns. All columns and rows can be dragged as well as rearranged. When you have inserted the table, you can insert the table into a post. Open you already existing post or start a new post to insert the table. If you want to use the visual editor, you will see the icon for tables in the visual editor. Clicking the button will reveal a pop up displaying your tables. Press the "Insert Shortcode" button next to a table you want, and this will add a shortcode to the post.
However, if you do not want to use the visual editor, you can simply place the shortcode manually. Simply click on the visible TablePress menu, and it will display the list of tables that you have created. Move your mouse to the table you wish to add. Click on the "Show Shortcode," and this will open a pop-up window with the table shortcode. Next, copy this shortcode and paste it in the post wherever you plan to insert the table. When your new table has successfully been created, it will display in the "All Tables" list and will be assigned its unique Shortcode ID. The TablePress shortcode enables you to quickly add tables anywhere in a post or page by typing or copying the shortcode wherever you intend to display your table.
 When a new table has been inserted, adding content to the table is really stress-free. In the "Table Content" menu, click in the table cell and paste or type your content. You can also add images, text, and format the content (e.g. italicize or bold words, insert hyperlinks) to arrange the content. Also, in the "Table Options," you can specify the table's first row to be the header and its last row to be the footer. You can also make the background area of consecutive rows change in color, highlight another row when visitors click their mouse on that part of the table.
You can show the table description and name above or below and more. You can edit your table long after it has been inserted in the post by checking the "Table Manipulation" area. Other operations such as adding images, links, hiding, showing, cloning, inserting, and deleting selected columns and rows, adding new rows and columns, combining cells are also possible. It is relatively easy to insert tables in your WordPress pages.
You do not have to code a single line of CSS or HTML. If you wish to customize the appearance of the table, there is an option which can help (you may need to code the CSS for this aspect). The plugin can import data from a JSON file, CSV file, an HTML table as well as JSON formats. Users can also export their tables in HTML, CSV, and JSON formats.