Constructing Tables

Monday, October 02, 2006

A table is a grid of rows and columns that intersect to form cells. And because cells can have a fixed width and height, you have more control over layouts and spacing. Thus, tables are the key to building more complex designs.

Table Uses

1) Display data (Borders on / Borders off)
2) Better alignment (Borders on / Borders off)
3) Overall page structure (Borders on / Borders off)
4) Holding together multi-part image (Borders on / Borders off)

Basic Table Properties

Descriptions and Examples

From Design to Table

Creating effective tables means having to determine the number of rows and columns you'll need to place an item at a particular position on the page. So for each layout you need to answer the question "How many table rows and columns will this design require?"

Design

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