# Table — Design system

Source: https://www.checklist.design/design-system/table

## Items

### Table header
The value of each column to provide structure for the row content

_Tip: Fix your header on scroll to continue giving context to user_

### Row style
Borders and contrasting background colours can be explored to differentiate

### Spacing
Define the consistent padding of each row and the header

### Search
The ability to find a specific keyword or row

_Tip: Ensure all of your possible data points can be searched and defined by text input_

### Actions
Performing a task based on the row and information seen e.g. view, edit, delete

### Filter and sort
Allow users to customise what they want to see in the table and in which order

### Responsiveness
Determine the structure on significantly smaller devices - whether the information collapses into an accordion for example

_Tip: Horizontal scrolling is an alternative to rethinking a new layout_

### Pagination
Breakpoints in the table for digesting information in parts

## License for the Checklist Design collection

Checklist Design collection: https://github.com/Checklist-Design/skills
Snapshot: bfae71e507b1b7c03c12e0756402b60eb80f5d14 · Imported: 2026-11-12
Republished under the MIT License. Original checklist text belongs to Checklist Design.

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