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Pretty tables

When using tables in articles, consider using class="wikitable" at the top of the table, like so: {| class="wikitable". This puts a grey border around all the cells, gives heading cells a grey tint, and uses many other common formatting settings without having to spell them all out.

Here are additional resources suitable for new as well as expert contributors:

Introduction to tables – a four part quick introduction
How to use tables – when and how tables should be used on Wikipedia
Table accessibility – Manual of Style guidelines
Table customising and styles – Styles and tricks to customise tables

Prior tip – Tips library – Next tip

See also:

Table templates

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To add one of the many other versions of the tip of the day to your user page, read the Tip of the day tip for July 21.