How Do I Fill a Table with Color in AutoCAD?

Filling a table with color in AutoCAD typically refers to adding a background color to the cells, rows, or columns of the table. However, AutoCAD also allows you to change the color of the table's indicator, which is a specific setting separate from cell fill. Below, we cover both methods to help you customize your AutoCAD tables.

Adding Background Color to Table Cells, Rows, or Columns

The most common way to add color within a table in AutoCAD is by setting a background fill color for specific cells or ranges of cells. This is usually done through the Properties palette.

Steps to Fill Table Cells with Color:

1. Select the Table: Click on the border or any grid line of the table to select it.
2. Open Properties: Right-click on the selected table and choose Properties, or type PROPERTIES and press Enter.
3. Select Cells/Rows/Columns: In the drawing area, click on the specific cells, rows, or columns you want to color. You can select multiple cells by holding down Ctrl while clicking or by clicking and dragging a selection window.
4. Change Background Fill Color: In the Properties palette (which now shows properties for the selected cells), find the Cell Background Fill Color option under the General or Cell section.
5. Choose a Color: Click the dropdown arrow next to the color swatch and select a color from the palette or click Select Color... to open the full color selection dialog.
6. Apply Color: Choose your desired color and click OK. The selected cells will update with the background color.
7. Exit Properties: Close the Properties palette when finished.

This method allows for granular control, letting you color individual cells, entire rows, or complete columns to highlight data or improve readability.

Changing the Table Indicator Color

The table indicator is a visual element associated with the table object itself, distinct from the content within the cells. The provided reference describes how to change the color of this specific indicator.

Steps to Change Table Indicator Color:

Based on the reference:

1. Click a grid line to select a table.
2. Right-click. Click Table Indicator Color.
3. In the Select Color dialog box, select a color.
4. Click OK.

Following these steps will change the color of the table's indicator element, not the fill color of the cells.

Understanding both methods ensures you can apply color effectively in your AutoCAD tables, whether for internal cell content or the table's overall visual indicator.