How to create and customize a table in BioRender How to create and customize a table in BioRender

How to create and customize a table in BioRender

đź“ť Note: This article reflects the new, updated BioRender canvas. For guidance on the older, Classic canvas, check out this article. 

BioRender makes it easy to create tables for your scientific illustrations. Tables help present complex data clearly and visually. Learn how to create, customize, and insert tables in both your illustrations and Poster Builder.

Creating a table in your illustration

Follow these steps to add and customize a table in your BioRender illustration:

1. Navigate to the Table Feature located on the left side toolbar.

2. Select the amount of row and columns that fit your needs.

3. Click on the canvas where you would like to add your table.

4. If you want to modify the table elements click on the table and from the top toolbar adjust:

  • Quick Style: Here you can change the style, header fill, body fill and outline color.
  • Add Row/Add Column
  • Change font, size and alignment and more

6. Fill in your table with the desired values

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Locate a table from the Search tool

1. Navigate to the Search tool. 

2. Add "table" and explore the table icons and templates that have been suggested.

3. Drag and drop it into your canvas and modify as needed.

Adding a table to Poster Builder

To add a table in Poster Builder, follow the steps below:

1. Create your table as an illustration first by following the steps above.

2. Insert the completed table illustration into your poster.

3. Once inserted, you can edit the table directly from your poster.

Troubleshooting tips:

  • If you cannot edit certain table elements, ensure the table is ungrouped first.
  • If your colors don’t apply, double-check that you’ve selected the correct layer of the table.

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What’s next

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Need help?

  1. Email: support@biorender.com
  2. Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on the bottom right-hand corner.

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