Inserting tables in text fields
You can insert tables in multi-line text fields. For example, you can insert a table of data used to test a feature in an issue description field to keep the information organized.

1. Click the location to insert the table.
2. Click on the formatting toolbar and choose Insert Table.
The Insert Table dialog box opens.
3. Select the general table options.
Option | Description |
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Rows | Sets the number of rows in the table. You can insert up to 99 rows. |
Columns | Sets the number of columns in the table. You can insert up to 99 columns. |
Width | Sets the table width pixels. The default width is 300 pixels. |
Alignment | Aligns the table in the field. |
Background color | Sets the table background color. Select a color from the list or click ![]() |
4. Expand the Borders and Margins and Spacing options to select additional table styling.

You can select the border style, width, and color for the entire table or individual cells.
Option | Description |
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Style | Controls the visibility of borders in the table. You can select no borders, a full border, a box border, a grid border, or a custom border. If you select a custom border, you can apply different styles to each border in the table. To change the width and color of a border, select a style and then click the border to change in the preview. To show and hide borders, click the buttons around the preview. |
Width | Sets the border thickness. |
Color | Sets the border color. Select a color from the list or click ![]() |

You can select options to control the spacing in and around table cells.
Option | Description |
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Cell spacing | Sets the space between cells. The maximum spacing is 300 pixels. |
Default cell margins | Sets the space between table contents and cell borders. The default margin for all areas is 3 pixels. |
5. Click Insert.
The table is inserted.
To edit a table, select it, click , and choose an option.