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, then tap the Format button.

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

    • Show the outline: Turn on Table Outline.

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

    If you don’t see these options, swipe up from the bottom of the controls.

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

    If you don’t see these options, swipe up from the bottom of the controls.

Alternate the table row colors

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

  2. Tap Table, then turn on Alternating Rows.

    If you don’t see Alternating Rows, swipe up from the bottom of the controls.

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

See alsoUse table stylesMerge or unmerge table cells