Working with tables A table element displays data in columns and rows. Add a table to a reportAdd a simple table to a new report.Assign content to a table columnAssociate a field from the Data View with a column header and body element.Set the triggers for a table in a reportSet the triggers to create table rows for your report.Merge cellsMerge one or more columns (cells) within a row into a single cell. You can also revert the merge and convert the merged cell back to its original number of cells.Add rows or columnsAdd additional rows or columns to a table. By default, a table has two rows and three columns. Add headers and footers to a tableAdd additional headers or footers to a table. By default, a table has a single header (Any Page Header). Change the width of a tableSpecify the width of a table. If you do not specify a width, the table expands to the width of the parent container.Change the width of a columnA column width can be proportional or fixed. If you do not specify a width, the columns are equal in width, and the width is calculated based on the width of the table itself.Related conceptsTableRelated tasksAlternate colors of odd and even rows