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.. _rest_tables:
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Tables
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Tables must only be used for information that is either too numerous or too
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related for a list to be appropriate. The general rule of thumb is that the
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minimal size of a table is a 2x2 not counting the table header. The
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use of ReST makes table size much more important. Tables are difficult to
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do properly in ReST following the line length restrictions. If you plan on
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adding content in form of a table consider transforming it into a list
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before you embark on creating a table. Follow these general guidelines:
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* Use tables sparingly.
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* Keep the 72-78 characters line length in mind.
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* Indent the contents correctly. This allows the content to be read even if
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it is not rendered.
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* Only create a table if the body of the table is larger than 6, that means
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either 2x3 or 3x2.
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ReST supports two types of tables: simple and grid tables. Single tables are
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only suited for very short content since they only allow cells with a single
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line. Grid tables support multi-lined cells and offer many layout options.
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Use simple tables only to create a matrix of terms, for example:
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============ =========== ===========
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Number Name Color
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1 Door Brown
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2 Floors Gray
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3 Ceilings Blue
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============ =========== ===========
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Use the following template to create a simple table.
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.. code-block:: rst
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======== ========
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heading1 heading2
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======== ========
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row1x1 row2x1
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row1x2 row2x2
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row1x3 row2x3
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======== ========
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The template renders as:
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======== ========
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heading1 heading2
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======== ========
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row1x1 row2x1
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row1x2 row2x2
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row1x3 row2x3
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======== ========
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The use of '=' between the headings and the rows in simple tables tags the
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content of the headings as the table header. Do not add emphasis to the
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contents of the table header using \*\*.
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Use grid tables for all other scenarios involving tables. For example:
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+-----------------+------------------------+--------------+------------+
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| Name | Purpose | Known | References |
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| (or brand name) | | Applications | |
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+=================+========================+==============+============+
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| Super Glue | Glues things together | Small car | Quick Fix, |
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| | with extra strength. | repairs. | 2010. |
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+-----------------+------------------------+--------------+------------+
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| Masking Tape | Stops paint from | Painting | Master |
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| | covering a surface | walls. | Painter, |
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| | allowing for sharp | | 2007. |
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| | edges. | | |
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+-----------------+------------------------+--------------+------------+
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This template can help you create grid tables:
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.. code-block:: rst
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+------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
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| Header row, column 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 | Header 4 |
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| (header rows optional) | | | |
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+========================+============+==========+==========+
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| body row 1, column 1 | column 2 | column 3 | column 4 |
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+------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
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+------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
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The use of '=' in grid tables is used to separate the table header from the
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table body. Do not add emphasis to the contents of the table header using
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\*\*.
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