Common questions about Table Styles usually involve banded rows, saving styles, deleting custom styles, and editing limits; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions.
FAQ
How do I make table rows alternate in color?
- Apply a table style to the table first.
- Open the related table style options.
- Turn on Banded Rows to show alternating row colors.
Can table styles be saved?
- Create a custom style with New Table Style.
- Enter a style name and save it.
- The saved style remains in the style library for reuse in the current document.
How do I delete a custom table style?
- Open the Table Styles library.
- Find the custom style you want to remove.
- Right-click the style and choose Delete.
Why can’t I modify some existing styles?
- Check whether the style was created by you.
- Only custom styles that you created can be modified.
- For preset styles, create a similar custom style and adjust it as needed.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Table Style | A reusable set of table formatting settings, such as borders, fills, fonts, and row or column effects. |
| PivotTable Style | A style setting designed for PivotTable display so analysis results are easier to read. |
| Banded Rows | A formatting effect that uses alternating row colors to improve readability. |
| Custom Style | A user-created style that can be named and reused later. |