Change table gridlines and colors in Numbers on iPhone

You can change the look of a table by changing its outline, showing or hiding gridlines, and using alternating row colors.

You can also add a border around your sheet. See Add a border around a sheet.

Change the table outline and gridlines

Tap the table, then tap .
Tap Table, then do any of the following:
- Show the outline: Turn on Table Outline.
- Change the gridlines: Tap Grid Options, then tap to turn gridlines on or off.
If you don’t see these options, swipe up from the bottom of the controls.

You can change the border and background of any selection of table cells that don’t use categories.

Select the cells you want to change.
Tap , tap Cell, then do any of the following:
- Change the border: Tap Cell Border, then tap a border layout to choose which lines you want to format. Tap Border Style, then choose a border style. Or, use the controls under “Cell border” to define your own style.
  Tip: To select multiple borders, tap a border layout, then touch and hold additional layouts.
- Change the background: Tap Cell Fill, tap a type of fill, then tap a fill option. See Fill objects with color or an image in Numbers on iPhone.
If you don’t see these options, swipe up from the bottom of the controls.

Tap the table, then tap .
Tap Table, then turn on Alternating Rows.
If you don’t see Alternating Rows, swipe up from the bottom of the controls.

Row colors don’t alternate for header columns. Header columns have their own look based on the table style you choose.

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