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Inserting columns into the table

Available with Production Mapping license.

The Insert > Columns command allows you to add more than one column at a time and choose whether to add them to the left or right of the currently selected cell.

  1. Start ArcMap.
  2. Verify that you are in layout view if necessary.
  3. Right-click the graphic table element and click Properties.

    The Table Properties dialog box appears.

  4. Click the Table Format tab if necessary.

    The Table Format dialog box appears.

  5. Click Table Design.

    A Table Design dialog box appears, depending on the table format.

  6. Click a cell in the Table Layout area.
  7. Click Table Layout > Insert > Columns.

    Tip:

    You can also right-click a cell in the Table Layout area and click Insert > Columns.

    The Insert Columns dialog box appears.

    Insert Columns dialog box
  8. Type the number of columns to add in the Count text box.
  9. In the Insert To area, click Left or Right to determine whether you want the column or columns added to the left or right of the currently selected column.
  10. Click OK.

Related topics

  • What is a graphic table element?
  • A quick tour of the graphic table element

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