How to format individual table cells in the Description screen

Target audience:
Users working with tables in the Description screen who want to customize the appearance and layout of individual cells.

Core purpose:
To guide users through adjusting the size, alignment, borders, shading, and text direction of one or more table cells.

Adjust cell formatting using Table Properties

1. Click inside a cell or select multiple cells.
2. Right-click and choose Table Properties from the context menu.
3. In the Table Properties window, go to the Cell tab.

Available options:

• Size

  • Enable Preferred Width to set the width of the selected cell(s).
  • You can enter the width in inches or as a percentage of the Description screen width.

• Vertical alignment

  • Top – aligns text to the top of the cell.
  • Center – centers text vertically.
  • Bottom – aligns text to the bottom of the cell.

Change text direction in a cell

1. Select the cell where you want to change the text direction.
2. Right-click and choose Text Direction.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • Horizontal (default)
   • Downward – first letter appears at the top of the cell.
   • Upward – first letter appears at the bottom of the cell.

The text will now be oriented based on your selection.

Important notes

• These settings apply only to the selected cell(s).
• Text direction changes are useful for narrow columns or rotated headers.
• Width and alignment settings help improve readability and layout consistency.