Tables: Use fixed layout depending on table width/number of columns #71189
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What?
Closes #70454
We (@KarinChristen, @krokodok, @velthy, @ocean90) wanted to share an update in response to the discussion raised in issue #70454, where the focus has been on exposing the
hasFixedLayouttoggle in the Table block UI and improving default responsive behavior, especially for mobile and tablet views.Why?
Increasing the fixed-layout threshold for wide tables prevents cramped content and overlapping cells—especially important for spreadsheets or data-heavy tables.
By automating this threshold check, we reduce the need for authors to manually add media-query CSS for responsiveness.
For simpler tables (1–3 columns), the existing hasFixedLayout behaviour stays unchanged. We’re only targeting broader tables where fixed layouts start causing real issues on small screens.
In summary: We’ve built upon the idea from #70454—which seeks to improve the Table block’s responsiveness and flexibility—by adding rules tailored for wider, more complex tables. This ensures a stronger, mobile-friendly design without requiring manual overrides.
How?
We’ve extended the logic to better support complex tables—specifically, those with 4 or more columns—to ensure readability without breaking layouts on mobile:
We detect when a Table block has at least 4 (or 5) columns using selectors like
td:nth-of-type(4):last-of-type(ornth-of-type(5)).If the container width is at least 500px, we apply:
This enforces a minimum width (e.g. around 800px) for such complex tables, ensuring they remain legible.
On mobile devices, users will naturally see a horizontal scroll rather than broken or overlapped cells.
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Copy the following blocks HTML into a page and resize the window to see how the layout changes.
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