Change table gridlines and colors

You can change the look of a table by changing the table outline, showing or hiding gridlines, and using alternating row colors.

Change the table outline and gridlines

  1. Tap the table, tap Format button, then tap Table.

  2. Tap Table Options, then do any of the following:

    • Show the outline: Turn on Table Outline.

    • Change the gridlines: Tap Grid Options, then tap to turn on or turn off the gridlines you want to show.

Change the border and background of table cells

You can change the border and background of any selection of table cells.

  1. Select the cells you want to change.

  2. Tap Format button, tap Cell, then do any of the following:

    • Change the border: Tap Border Style, then tap the border you want.

    • Change the background: Tap Fill Color, then tap a color. Swipe left and right for more color options.

Alternate the row colors

  1. Tap the table, tap Format button, then tap Table.

  2. Tap Table Options, then turn on Alternating Rows.

  3. In the sidebar, select the Alternating Row Color checkbox, then click the color well to select a color.

Row colors don’t alternate for header columns. Header columns have their own look based on the table style you choose.

See also
Change the look of text in tables
Format cells to display different types of data