Yes, I've read the FAQ on formatting. It doesn't explain how to format specific things, only what code is used and what can or can't be done with it.
Formatting advice, please?
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Formatting advice, please?
Yes, I've read the FAQ on formatting. It doesn't explain how to format specific things, only what code is used and what can or can't be done with it.
"Not all that is violet is deadly, and not all that is deadly is violet." - "S", Gaz IV, page 13.
Re: Formatting advice, please?
The table must be contained in <table> and </table> ... but use brackets [ ] instead of < >.
Then, nested within the table brackets, you place a row by using [tr] [/tr].
The cells contained within a row may be headers (which makes the text centered and bold). Use [th] [/th] to do this.
If it is not a header ... then the regular cells on a row may use [td] [/td] instead.
Like so:
Swapping the brackets out for angle brackets ... here is the format you would use to get the table above:
<table>
[tr]
[th]Header 1[/th]
[th]Header 2[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Row 1, Cell 1[/td]
[td]Row 1, Cell 2[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Row 2, Cell 1[/td]
[td]Row 2, Cell 2[/td]
[/tr]
</table>
Then, nested within the table brackets, you place a row by using [tr] [/tr].
The cells contained within a row may be headers (which makes the text centered and bold). Use [th] [/th] to do this.
If it is not a header ... then the regular cells on a row may use [td] [/td] instead.
Like so:
| Header 1 | Header 2 |
|---|---|
| Row 1, Cell 1 | Row 1, Cell 2 |
| Row 2, Cell 1 | Row 2, Cell 2 |
Swapping the brackets out for angle brackets ... here is the format you would use to get the table above:
<table>
[tr]
[th]Header 1[/th]
[th]Header 2[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Row 1, Cell 1[/td]
[td]Row 1, Cell 2[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Row 2, Cell 1[/td]
[td]Row 2, Cell 2[/td]
[/tr]
</table>
Re: Formatting advice, please?
When you are composing a post, there are buttons you can use to assist with building a table.
They are listed to the right of the spoiler button.
They are listed to the right of the spoiler button.
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Re: Formatting advice, please?
Thank you very muchSkiBird wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:59 am The table must be contained in <table> and </table> ... but use brackets [ ] instead of < >.
Then, nested within the table brackets, you place a row by using [tr] [/tr].
The cells contained within a row may be headers (which makes the text centered and bold). Use [th] [/th] to do this.
If it is not a header ... then the regular cells on a row may use [td] [/td] instead.
Like so:
Header 1 Header 2 Row 1, Cell 1 Row 1, Cell 2 Row 2, Cell 1 Row 2, Cell 2
Swapping the brackets out for angle brackets ... here is the format you would use to get the table above:
<table>
[tr]
[th]Header 1[/th]
[th]Header 2[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Row 1, Cell 1[/td]
[td]Row 1, Cell 2[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Row 2, Cell 1[/td]
[td]Row 2, Cell 2[/td]
[/tr]
</table>
"Not all that is violet is deadly, and not all that is deadly is violet." - "S", Gaz IV, page 13.
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Re: Formatting advice, please?
I knew, I just didn't get how to use them.SkiBird wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:03 am When you are composing a post, there are buttons you can use to assist with building a table.
They are listed to the right of the spoiler button.
"Not all that is violet is deadly, and not all that is deadly is violet." - "S", Gaz IV, page 13.

