Moodle Tables should be used for data. If you need a way to display lists of information similar to how one would do it with a table you should be using columns. Using tables for visual formatting creates accessibility issues for those using screen readers.

Creating the Table

1. In your course, make sure you have turned editing on (the toggle icon) located in the top right-hand corner of your course. 
2. Scroll down to the week you wish to edit, and click on Add an activity or resource. Choose which item works best for your purposes.
3. Once in the settings of the activity/resource you choose, in the Description box click on the Table option.
4. You’ll see a main heading for the table. Change the number of columns and rows to what you would like, by dragging your mouse across and down.
5. Click on Table Properties, and then click on show caption. Then click on Save.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of your table, and enter a caption for the table.

I want to add more columns/rows to my table, how do I do that?

1. Make sure you have editing turned on.
2. Go to the Edit Settings of your activity/resource that has the table in it.
3. Click into your table and then click on the table button. You’ll see a menu like this one pop up.
4. Hover your mouse over the item you want to add more of (i.e. the columns or rows.)

Can I change the color of the table itself? Or change the color of the cells?

Yes, you can change the color of the table, but you cannot change the color of a single cell.

Changing the color of the table

1. Click on your table. You’ll see a menu like this one pop up. Click Table Properties.
2. You’ll be brought back to the Table Properties of the table. Go to Advanced. Change the color of the entire table by selecting a Background Color.

How do I add grid lines to my table?

The table grid lines are already there, you just have to make them more evident by changing the color.

1. 1. Click on your table. You’ll see a menu like this one pop up. Click Table Properties.
   2. You’re now in the Table Properties of your table. Set all of these settings to make your borders appear: 
      1. Change the style to the type of line you want bordering the table.
      2. Choose a border color to make them visible.

Format your table to be mobile-friendly.

To make your table mobile friendly and adjust to the size of the screen follow these steps:

1. Click into your table and then click on the table. You’ll see a menu like this one pop up. Click Table Properties.
    
2.  You’re now in the general settings of your table. Change the width to a percent you want it to cover the screen width. (50% will always take up a width of half of the screen.)
3. Click Save.