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title: "Table Elementor Widget Settings Overview"
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# Table Elementor Widget Settings Overview

## Key Takeaways

- The Plus Addons for Elementor Table widget allows users to create responsive tables with customizable features.
- Users can add content to the table from multiple sources including Custom, CSV File (pro), Google Sheet (pro), and Plus Form (pro).
- The Table widget includes advanced features such as vertical scrollbar, search functionality, and sorting options for table data.
- Tooltips can be added to table cells to provide additional information about the content.
- Styling options for the Table widget include managing typography, colors, and backgrounds for both the header and body sections.

Adding Elementor tables to your web design can be a great way to present information in an easy-to-read format. Tables are useful for showcasing statistical information, creating product comparison charts, and more. Elementor is a powerful and popular page builder platform used by WordPress users to build professional, responsive web designs.

The Table widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor allows you to create highly customisable and responsive tables in Elementor. You can easily add images, buttons, and advanced features like search, sort, etc. in your Elementor table.

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/elementor-data-table/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

## Required Setup

- [Elementor FREE Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) installed & activated.

- You need to have [The Plus Addons for Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/) plugin installed and activated.

- This is a Freemium widget. To unlock the extra features, you need the [PRO version of The Plus Addons for Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/pricing//?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text).

- Make sure the Table widget is activated. To verify this, visit The Plus Addons → Widgets → and search for Table and activate.

## Learn via Video Tutorial:

https://youtu.be/QnrcqZ2vhWA

## How to Activate the Table Widget?

Go to 

- **The Plus Addons **→** Widgets **

- **Search **the widget name** **and** turn on the toggle.**

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tpae-Table-Activate.png)

## Key Features

- **Multiple content sources** - There are multiple ways to add content to the table: **Standard**, **[CSV File](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/import-data-from-csv-in-elementor-table/) **(pro), **[Google Sheet](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//import-data-from-google-sheets-in-elementor-table/)** (pro) and **[Plus Form](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-the-form-submission-entries-in-elementor-table/)** (pro).

- **Image / Icon** - You can easily add icons or [images to the table content](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/insert-images-in-table-content-in-elementor/).

- **Tooltip **- You can easily use tooltips as a hint for the content of your table.

- **Button** - You can [add buttons inside your table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//insert-button-inside-elementor-table/).

- **Vertical Scrollbar** - You can easily [add a vertical scrollbar to your table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-vertical-scrollbar-to-elementor-table/). 

- **Search **- Add a search feature to easily search the content of a table.

- **Sorting** - Easily [sort table column data](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/enable-sorting-in-elementor-tables/) using the sortable feature.

- **Entry Filter** - You can [limit the initial visible table rows with the entry filter](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/limit-the-number-of-rows-in-elementor-table/).

- **Mobile Responsive** - Easily [make your table mobile responsive](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/make-data-tables-mobile-responsive-in-elementor/).

## How to add content to the Table widget?

To add the Table widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, search for the widget in the Elementor widget panel and drag and drop it on the page.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tpae-Table-Editor.png)

Once you’ve added the widget to the page, it will create a dummy table for you. You can work on the existing table, or you can delete all the data and start from scratch. 

First, you have to choose the table content source from the **Content Table** dropdown under the **Table** tab. Here you’ll find four options - 

![table content](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-content.png)

**Custom** - With this option, you have to add the table content manually.

**CSV File** (pro) - With this option, you can [import a CSV file data in your table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/import-data-from-csv-in-elementor-table/). 

**Google Sheet** (pro) - With this option, you can [import Google Sheet data into your table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//import-data-from-google-sheets-in-elementor-table/).

Plus Form (pro) - With this option, you can [show form submission entries in the table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-the-form-submission-entries-in-elementor-table/).  

We will use the Custom option here.

From the **Table Header** tab, you can add the table’s header. Once you open the tab, the first item you’ll see is a **row**. It is the row of the table header.

![table header stracture](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-header-stracture.png)

> *Note: To add a row in the table header or body, you have to initiate a row first.* 

Open the item, and you’ll see an **Action** dropdown with two options - 

**Start New Row** - To initiate a new table row.

**Cell Content** - To add content in the table cell.

![table header row](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-header-row.gif)

It must be set to **Start New Row**.

To edit the header cell content, open the first **cell: ID** item. You’ll see the **Action** dropdown is set to **Cell Content** because it is a content cell.

Then in the **Content** tab, you can add text content in the **Text** field. 

You can also add a tooltip to the content by enabling the **Tooltip** toggle. You can add the tooltip on an icon or the entire cell. In the **Tooltip Content **field, you can add the tooltip text.

From the **Icon/Image** tab, you can add an image or icon to the table content. [Learn the process](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/insert-images-in-table-content-in-elementor/).

Finally, from the **Advanced** tab, you can manage the Column Span (colspan), Row Span (rowspan), column width, individual cell colour and background colour.

> *Note: The column width set here will apply to all the cells of that particular column.*

![table header content](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-header-content.gif)

You can follow the same process to edit the other table header cells.

Click the **+ Add Item** button to add more cells to the table header.

> *Note: You can add a row as well but ideally, a table header should have only one row.*

To add or edit the table body content go to the **Table Body** tab. It works very similarly to the **Table Header** section. 

Similar to the **Table Header,** it will have a row first. Make sure the **Action** dropdown is set to **Start New Row**.

![table body stracture](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-body-stracture.png)

Next, open the item you want to edit, and make sure the **Action** dropdown is set to **Cell Content**. 

From the **Content** tab, you can add the content for the cell in the **Text** field. You can also add a link to the cell from the **Link** field.

You can turn on the **Button** toggle to add a button in the cell. [Learn the process](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//insert-button-inside-elementor-table/).

Then you’ll find a **Tooltip** toggle. You can turn it on to add a tooltip to the cell or on an icon. In the **Tooltip Content** field, you can add the tooltip text. This can be used to show additional information.

From the **Icon/Image** tab, you can add an image or icon to the table content. Learn the process.

Then from the **Advanced** tab, you can manage the content alignment, Column Span (colspan), Row Span (rowspan) and you can also use the **Mark this cell as a Table Heading?** dropdown, to turn the cell into a table heading.

![table body content](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-body-content.gif)

You can follow the same process to edit other table body cells.

Click the **+ Add Item** button to add more rows and cells in the table body.

> *Note: To add a row in the table header or body, you have to initiate a row first.*

> *Note: Make sure the number of columns in the table header and body are the same.*

## Table Extra Settings

The Table widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor has some advanced features, which you can find under the **Extra Settings** tab. We’ve covered each option in a separate doc.

- **Vertical Scrollbar** - You can easily [add a vertical scrollbar to your table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-vertical-scrollbar-to-elementor-table/).

- **Search **- [Add a search feature to easily search the content of a table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-a-search-in-elementor-table/).

- **Sorting** - [Easily sort table column data using the sortable feature](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/enable-sorting-in-elementor-tables/).

- **Entry Filter** - [You can limit the initial visible table rows with the entry filter](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/limit-the-number-of-rows-in-elementor-table/).

- **Mobile Responsive** - [Easily make your table mobile responsive](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/make-data-tables-mobile-responsive-in-elementor/).

## How to style the Table widget?

You can style your table from the Style tab.

> *Note: Depending on the table content source styling options will vary.*

**Table Header** - From here, you can manage the table header content alignment, typography, colour, row background colour, padding, border etc.

> *Note: The text colour and row background colour set from an individual cell will override the text colour and background colour set from the table header tab.*

![table style](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-style.png)

**Table Body** - You can use this tab to style the table body. You can manage content alignment, vertical alignment, typography, colour and row background colour, padding, border etc. You can also add a stripe effect to the table from here.

If you use buttons in your table, you can manage its style, like padding, width, typography, colour, background colour, border etc. from here.

**Icon / Image Options** - From here, you can control the styling of icons and images of your table. You can manage the icon size, colour, position and spacing. You’ll find similar settings for the image as well.

**Search Bar / Show Entries** - If you are using the search or show entry options in your table, you can manage their style from here. You’ll find settings for label colour, input text colour, typography, background colour, padding, border etc. You can also set the width and bottom space for the search bar and show entry field separately.

**Tooltip Options** - To style the tooltip of your table, you can use this tab. Under this tab, you’ll find -

- **Tooltip Options** - You can manage the tooltip position, theme, width, offset, and distance from here. You can choose the type of arrow and its colour. You can also set the tooltip trigger type and animation from here.

- **Tooltip Style** - From here, you can manage the tooltip padding, text colour, background colour and border.

You can also choose the tooltip icon, colour, size, left offset etc.

**Table Option** - From this tab, you can manage the overall table margin, padding, background, border, overflow etc.

**On Scroll View Animation** -  This is our global extension available for all our widget, this adds scrolling animation as the widget comes in viewport.

[Learn more about On Scroll View Animation](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//on-scroll-view-animation/)

Advanced options remain common for all our widget, you can explore all it options from here.

[View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://docs.posimyth.com/tpae/advanced-tab/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What are the best content sources for the Elementor table?**
A: The Plus Addons for Elementor allows you to add content to the table from multiple sources, including Custom, CSV File, Google Sheet, and Plus Form. Using a CSV file or Google Sheet can streamline data management, especially for larger datasets. If you're using the PRO version, these options enable dynamic content updates, which can save time and reduce manual entry errors.

**Q: How do I troubleshoot issues with the Table widget not displaying?**
A: If the Table widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor isn't displaying, first ensure that both the Elementor FREE Plugin and The Plus Addons for Elementor are installed and activated. Additionally, check that the Table widget is activated in The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets section. If these steps are followed and the issue persists, consider clearing your browser cache or checking for plugin conflicts.

**Q: Are there any limitations when using The Plus Addons for Elementor Table widget?**
A: While The Plus Addons for Elementor Table widget offers extensive features, some limitations exist. For instance, advanced content sources like CSV files, Google Sheets, and Plus Forms require the PRO version. Additionally, the styling options may vary depending on the content source selected, which can limit customization in certain scenarios.

**Q: How can I add a vertical scrollbar to my Elementor table?**
A: Adding a vertical scrollbar to your Elementor table is straightforward with The Plus Addons for Elementor. You can enable this feature in the Extra Settings tab of the Table widget. This is particularly useful for tables with a large amount of data, as it keeps the layout clean and user-friendly, allowing users to scroll through content without affecting the overall design.