---
sourceDocument: Xanadu ServiceNow AI Platform Administration
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/xanadu/platform-administration

 Release :

    - xanadu

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Xanadu ServiceNow AI Platform Administration

ft:clusterId :

    - platadm

bundleId :

    - platadm

workflow :

    - Platform


---

# Table functions in HTML field editor

# Table functions in HTML field editor {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated January 30, 2025
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

TinyMCE version 6.8.2 uses menus and menu
selections to create and edit tables.
{#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__table_asy_cwf_vq__entry__2}

| UI element | Action |
|-|-|
| Figure 1. Table menu | Select the table icon (![TinyMCE v6.8.3 Table]()) to access the TinyMCE version 6.8.3 table menu. Use the table menu to: * Insert or delete a table * Modify table properties * Add, move, or delete rows and columns * Modify row and column properties * Split and merge cells {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_qcj_qwf_vq} |
| Figure 2. Table insert grid | To insert a table in the HTML field, select Insert table and highlight squares in the grid to represent the desired number of rows and columns. Select the last highlighted square to insert the table. After you insert the table, you can modify the size by selecting and dragging the handles at the table edges. |
| Figure 3. Table of Contents ![TinyMCE v6.8.2 Table of contents]() | The Table of Contents plugin generates a basic table of contents (ToC) and inserts it into the editor at the current cursor position. ToC entries are generated from header elements in the content. |
| Figure 4. Table properties ![TinyMCE v6.8.2 Table properties]() | From the table menu, select the Table properties button to open the Table properties dialog box. From this menu, you can take any of the following actions: * General tab: * Set table width and height * Set cell spacing and padding * Enable borders and captions * Set the table alignment {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_ql2_qxf_vq} * Advanced tab: * Configure the table style * Select the border color * Select the background color {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_m24_2pw_mt} {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_jtx_bpw_mt} |
| Figure 5. Cell properties ![TinyMCE v6.8.2 Cell properties menu]() | With the cursor in the desired table cell, open the table menu and select Cell properties. From this menu, you can set the following properties for table cells: * General tab: * Width and height * Type and scope * Horizontal and vertical alignment {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_fjf_xxf_vq} * Advanced tab: * Cell style * Border color * Background color {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_uz4_chd_nt} {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_vcw_1hd_nt} |
| Figure 6. Row properties | With the cursor in a table cell in the desired row, open the table menu and select Row properties. From this menu, you can set the following properties for rows: * General tab: * Row type * Alignment * Height {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_qdg_fyf_vq} * Advanced tab: * Row style * Border color * Background color {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_gsb_mhd_nt} {#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__ul_q3n_lhd_nt} |
[Table 1. TinyMCE version 6.8.2]

{#r_TinyMCEVersion4Editor__table_asy_cwf_vq}

You can also paste tables into HTML fields from table-based editors.
* **[Add a table to an HTML editor](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/U2YNPB4NyPdudxHX_pbz1Q)**   
  Add and format an example table to a knowledge article using HTML field controls.