How can I add a table to my Webflow blog? I have tried multiple methods like adding tags and headings, but none of them seem to work. Could someone please assist me?
TL;DR
- Use a Custom HTML Embed to insert raw table code directly on static pages and style with inline or external CSS.
- For CMS posts, paste HTML in the Rich Text plain editor and apply custom CSS for it to render on the published site.
To add a table to a Webflow blog, you’ll need to work around the fact that Webflow’s native Designer doesn't have a table component. Here's how to do it effectively.
1. Use a Custom Embed (HTML Embed)
- Drag in an Embed element from the Add panel onto your blog post or CMS template.
- Manually write your table structure using basic HTML inside the Embed. Example:
<table><tr><th>Header 1</th><th>Header 2</th></tr><tr><td>Row 1 Col 1</td><td>Row 1 Col 2</td></tr></table>. - Style limitations: You’ll need to manually add inline styles or use custom CSS to style the table.
2. Use Rich Text with Custom CSS (for CMS blog posts)
- Webflow’s Rich Text Element strips out table tags, but you can apply custom code to render tables by injecting HTML via the CMS.
- In your CMS blog post, switch to the plain text editor and paste HTML table code directly (e.g., snippet from Word or Google Docs exported as HTML).
- Webflow will not render it in the Designer, but it will show on the published site if the correct CSS is applied via page settings or before
</head>.
3. Embed from Google Docs or Airtable (Non-Editable Preview)
- Publish a Google Doc or Airtable to the web and get the iframe embed code.
- Use the Embed element in Webflow and paste the iframe code. Limitation: You can’t edit the table directly in Webflow and it may affect responsive layout.
4. Create a Table using Grid Layout
- Although time-consuming, you can replicate a table layout using a Webflow Grid element:
- Add a Grid with the desired number of columns and rows.
- Insert Text elements into each cell.
- This is visually editable and responsive, but not ideal for dynamic content like blog posts.
Summary
To add a table to your Webflow blog, the best method is using a Custom HTML Embed with raw table HTML if you're working in static pages. For CMS blog posts, injecting raw HTML into the Rich Text field combined with external custom CSS styling is the most effective approach. Embeds from external sources or using Grid components are alternative solutions depending on your needs.