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Figma doesn’t have a built-in table generator like you might find in Word or Excel—but that doesn’t mean you can’t design great tables. Whether you’re working on a dashboard, a pricing layout, a data table, or a content schedule, Figma gives you the tools to create fully customizable tables with precision and style. In this guide, you’ll learn how to build tables manually, use Auto Layout for scalability, and even create reusable table components.

Why Use Tables in Figma?

Tables help you organize content in a way that’s easy to scan, compare, and understand. In Figma, tables are especially useful for:

• UI dashboards and data views
• Pricing sections for marketing pages
• Schedules, lists, or directories
• Component documentation
• Developer handoffs

Method 1: Manually Creating a Table

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Draw a Frame or Table Container
   Use the Frame Tool (F) to create a bounding box that will act as the outer edge of your table.
2. Add Rows and Columns Using Rectangles or Lines
   • Use the Rectangle Tool (R) to draw each cell.
   • Or, create a grid by adding horizontal and vertical line shapes.
   • Group similar elements (like rows or columns) together for better control.
3. Add Text to Each Cell
   Click inside each cell to insert a Text layer (T) for content like labels, prices, or data points.
4. Apply Borders and Fills
   Style your rectangles or frames using the right-hand panel:
   • Add stroke borders for cell lines
   • Apply background fills for alternate row shading
   • Use rounded corners or padding for a cleaner look

Method 2: Use Auto Layout for Dynamic Tables

For more scalable and maintainable tables, Figma’s Auto Layout is your best friend.

✅ How to Do It:

1. Create a Row Component
   • Create a Frame with Auto Layout (Shift + A)
   • Add equal-sized rectangles or text layers inside (each one is a cell)
   • Set spacing and alignment
2. Duplicate Rows Vertically
   Wrap multiple row frames inside a parent frame with vertical Auto Layout, so the table grows as you add more rows.
3. Add Header Row and Style It Differently
   Create a separate row at the top with bold or colored text to act as the table header.
4. Use Smart Components
   Turn your rows or cells into components to reuse and update table structures across screens or pages.

Tips for Clean, Flexible Table Design

• Use constraints or Auto Layout to make columns responsive.
• Alternate row colors (striping) improve readability.
• Use text styles to keep fonts and sizes consistent.
• Add icons or interactive components like toggles or buttons inside cells for interactive table UIs.

Bonus: Table Plugins for Figma

If you want to generate sample table content faster, check out these Figma Community plugins:

• Table Creator – Quickly generate tables with dummy data
• Google Sheets Sync – Connect real data to your Figma table
• Data Lab – Import sample content into table rows and cells

Final Thoughts

Creating tables in Figma gives you full control over the look, structure, and interaction of your data layouts. Whether you’re building them manually with rectangles or leveraging Auto Layout for smart scalability, Figma tables can be both functional and beautiful. With a bit of planning and the right techniques, you can design responsive, reusable tables that fit seamlessly into your UI or documentation workflows.