How to create a table in PDF reports?

Tables are an excellent way to organize and present data in PDF reports. This guide will walk you through the process of adding a table to your PDF report in Axonator.

1. Access Your Axonator Account

   • Open your web browser and navigate to app.axonator.com
   • Log in using your user ID and password

2. Select the Relevant App

   • Once logged in, choose the specific app that contains the PDF report you want to modify

3. Navigate to the Report Section

   • Look for the left panel on your screen
   • Find and click on the “Report” section

4. Access the PDF Report

   • You have two options:
     a. Create a new PDF report by choosing “Document Report” when creating a new report
     b. Open an existing PDF report that you want to add a table to

5. Locate the Table Tool

   • In the report editor, look at the left section of the screen
   • Find the “Table” tool among the available elements

6. Add the Table to Your Report

   • Drag the Table tool from the left section
   • Drop it onto your report template where you want the table to appear
     

7. Configure the Table

   • Once the table is on your template, you can customize it:
     • Add more rows by using the table properties or duplicate existing rows
     • Add or remove columns as needed
     • Adjust column widths to fit your data

8. Format the Table

   • Configure the appearance of your table:
     • Adjust fonts, sizes, and colors
     • Add borders or background colors to cells
     • Align text within cells

9. Preview Your Report

   • Use the preview function to see how your table looks with sample data

10. Save Your Changes

    • Once you’re satisfied with your table and report, save your changes

Important Notes

• Ensure your table fits well within the overall layout of your report
• If your table contains a lot of data, consider breaking it across multiple pages
• You can always come back and edit your table later if needed