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Tables

Tables display information in a grid-like format of rows and columns.

Overview

Tables are ideal for displaying data in rows and columns. They organize information in a way that’s easy to scan, so that users can look for patterns and insights.

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.