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 columns to a tableAdd additional rows or columns to a report table. By default, a table has two rows and three columns. Add headers or footers to a tableAdd additional headers or footers to a report 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 conceptsOutput charts as tablesTableProperties specific to tablesRelated tasksAlternate colors of odd and even rows