Tables

Overview

Tables are largely based on the List component. Tables can be stacked horizontally and vertically in multiple rows and columns, whereas Lists can only be stacked vertically in a single column.

Usage

Use when

• User needs to easily scan and compare data.
• User needs to view and edit data.
• Manipulating and navigating through a large amount of data.
• Previewing data before drilling down further.

Don’t use when

• You only have a small data set.
• A more detailed amount of information needs to be displayed by default.
• There is more than one piece of information within a cell.