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Table Style Options Reference

Apply pre-configured professional themes to your table with coordinated color schemes and styling.

Style Settings

Settings Location

These settings correspond to the StyleSettingsCard in the configuration model.

Overview​

Table Styles provide professionally-designed themes that combine fonts, colors, and layouts into cohesive visual designs. Choose a theme and optionally adjust the color palette.

Style Themes​

Available Themes​

ThemeBest ForVibe
CustomFull control, brand matchingProfessional, any style
ModernContemporary reports, dashboardsClean, minimalist
ClassicTraditional business reportingFormal, professional
ScientificResearch, data analysisAcademic, precise
Market ResearchSurvey data, consumer insightsFriendly, accessible

Theme Selection​

Setting: Style name
Type: Dropdown
Default: Custom
Options: Custom, Modern, Classic, Scientific, Market Research

Color Themes​

Apply a color palette to your chosen style theme. These coordinate colors work together for professional, harmonious designs.

Available Color Themes​

NameBest-ForPaletteUse case
Monochromatic monochromeFormal, professional, print-friendlyShades of single colorExecutive reports, serious tone
Blue blueCorporate, trust, technologyNavy, sky blue, light blueBusiness reports, finance, tech companies
Green greenGrowth, health, environmentalForest green, lime, sageHealthcare, environmental data, growth metrics
Red redWarnings, performance issues, passionBurgundy, coral, crimsonRisk analysis, sales targets, urgent data
Yellow yellowOptimism, caution, energyGold, amber, mustardWarnings, positive news, energetic tone
Purple purplePremium, creative, luxuryRoyal purple, lavender, plumPremium products, creative industries
Purple Soft purple-softModern, approachable, creativeSoft mauve, light purpleModern startups, creative teams
Teal tealFresh, modern, balancedTeal, turquoise, cyanTech, modern reports, balanced design
Pink pinkContemporary, consumer, friendlyRose, coral pink, mauveConsumer products, modern reports
Indigo indigoDeep, sophisticated, techIndigo, deep blue, violetTechnical reports, sophisticated design
Sunset sunsetWarm, approachable, creativeOrange, pink, goldCreative industries, positive reports
Ocean oceanCool, calm, professionalBlues and teals, ocean-inspiredAquatic/marine topics, calming reports
Forest forestNatural, organic, sustainableGreens, browns, earth tonesEnvironmental, sustainable business
Gold goldLuxury, premium, formalGold, dark blue, creamPremium products, formal events
Light lightClean, minimal, modernWhites, light grays, accent colorMost business reports, web-friendly
Dark darkNight mode, tech, modern dashboardsDarks, lights for contrastDark dashboards, night viewing
Colorful colorfulEngaging, playful, diverseMulti-color rainbowEngaging reports, diverse categories
Slate slateProfessional, sophisticated, neutralGrays, dark grays, blue-graysProfessional reports, neutral tone
Power BI power BIPower BI Standard, consistencyPower BI brand colorsPower BI native reports
Power BI Pro power BI ProPower BI Premium, modernPower BI Premium theme colorsPremium Power BI environments

Cell Text Size​

Cell Text Size​

Setting: Cell text size
Type: Number (typically 8-14 pt)
Default: 10

Controls the font size of data in table cells.

Common sizes:

SizeUse CaseReadability
8-9ptDense data, many columnsDense but readable
10-11ptStandard business reportsGood balance
12-14ptExecutive summaries, dashboardsLarge and clear
15pt+Large format displays, presentationsVery large

Tips:

  • Headers are typically 1-2pt larger than cells
  • Consider your audience (executives prefer larger)
  • Test on the device where users will view it
  • Smaller fonts allow more data visible at once
  • Larger fonts improve accessibility

Row Title Alignment​

Row Title Text Alignment​

Setting: Row title text alignment
Type: Dropdown
Options: Left, Center, Right
Default: Left

Controls how row labels (left column) are aligned horizontally.

Options:

AlignmentExampleBest For
LeftleftStandard, most readable
CentercenterFormal, numbers-like appearance
RightrightTechnical, numeric labels

Theme Combinations​

Popular pre-configured combinations:

  • Theme: Modern
  • Color: Blue or Slate
  • Cell text: 10-11pt
  • Row align: Left

Result: Clean, professional, trustworthy

Formal/Executive​

  • Theme: Classic
  • Color: Monochromatic or Gold
  • Cell text: 11-12pt
  • Row align: Center

Result: Formal, traditional, authoritative

Academic/Scientific​

  • Theme: Scientific
  • Color: Monochromatic or Slate
  • Cell text: 10pt
  • Row align: Left

Result: Precise, objective, academic

Modern/Tech​

  • Theme: Modern
  • Color: Teal, Indigo, or Dark
  • Cell text: 10-11pt
  • Row align: Left

Result: Contemporary, innovative, tech-forward

Friendly/Market Research​

  • Theme: Market Research
  • Color: Green, Sunset, or Colorful
  • Cell text: 11pt
  • Row align: Left

Result: Approachable, engaging, accessible

Sustainable/Environmental​

  • Theme: Modern
  • Color: Forest or Green
  • Cell text: 11pt
  • Row align: Left

Result: Natural, responsible, growth-focused

Custom Theme​

When "Custom" is selected, you have full control to match any brand or preference.

Refer to Custom Element Formatting for detailed font and color settings.

Best for:

  • Brand matching (company colors)
  • Non-standard designs
  • Accessibility requirements
  • Experimental layouts
Extending Custom Theme

To fully customize fonts and colors per element, combine Custom style with Custom Element Formatting (headers and cells).

Theme Application​

Themes are applied in this order (later overrides earlier):

  1. Style Theme (base)
  2. Color Theme (palette)
  3. Cell text size
  4. Row alignment
  5. Custom Element Formatting (if applied)

Best Practices​

  1. Start with a Theme: Don't start with Custom - choose a theme that's close
  2. Consistent Palettes: Theme colors are designed to work together - use them
  3. Test Your Audience: Show sample tables to your audience before finalizing
  4. Light vs. Dark: Choose Light for printed reports, Dark for digital dashboards
  5. Accessibility: Avoid low-contrast combinations (e.g., Yellow with Light)
  6. Brand Alignment: If using Custom, ensure it matches your brand guidelines

When to Adjust Further​

Use Custom Element Formatting if you need to:

  • Change fonts per element (headers vs. cells)
  • Fine-tune specific colors
  • Add bold/italic to headers
  • Match exact brand color codes

Examples by Industry​

Finance/Banking​

  • Theme: Classic
  • Color: Monochromatic or Blue
  • Text: 10-11pt
  • Alignment: Left

Tech/SaaS​

  • Theme: Modern
  • Color: Indigo or Dark
  • Text: 11pt
  • Alignment: Left

Healthcare​

  • Theme: Modern
  • Color: Blue or Green
  • Text: 11pt
  • Alignment: Left

Retail/E-commerce​

  • Theme: Market Research
  • Color: Colorful or Sunset
  • Text: 11pt
  • Alignment: Left

Education/Research​

  • Theme: Scientific
  • Color: Monochromatic or Blue
  • Text: 10pt
  • Alignment: Left

Non-profit/NGO​

  • Theme: Modern
  • Color: Green or Teal
  • Text: 11pt
  • Alignment: Left

Troubleshooting​

Q: My theme doesn't match my brand
A: Use Custom theme, then add Custom Element Formatting for full control

Q: Color theme looks washed out
A: Try a darker color theme (Dark, Slate, Indigo instead of Light)

Q: Text is hard to read
A: Increase Cell Text Size or switch to high-contrast theme (e.g., Dark)

Q: Printing looks different
A: Print preview may show colors differently; test print before finalizing