Getting started
To begin using the feature, ensure you have downloaded the add-in from Microsoft App Source.
- Find me – If the add-in is not able to find the grid you have placed your cursor in, use this button to help the add-in locate where you are.
- Inserts a single column grid.
- Inserts a two-column grid.
- Inserts a three-column grid.
- Inserts a four-column grid.
- Gap dropdown selector
- Tooltip – Grid feature explained
- Revalidate button – After adjusting a grid, you can press this button to compel the add-in to recalibrate and apply the new settings.
Open the "Design Grid" tab within the Highlights add-in under “Advanced Features and select the number of columns you wish to insert.
The add-in inserts a table within a content control.
Once the grid is inserted, you have the flexibility to modify the cell gap size to either small, medium, or large. To do this, simply select your preferred gap size from the dropdown menu in the add-in.
After selecting your preferred gap size, the add-in will automatically apply the setting. Should it fail to do so, simply click on "Revalidate" to ensure the change is recognized.
Adjusting the Grid
Adding background color to the grid or cell
To apply a background color to the entire grid, first select the entire table, which will prompt the "Table Design" tab to appear on the navbar. Then, choose "Shading" to select and apply your desired background color. If you aim to change the background color of just a single cell within the grid, place your cursor in that cell, navigate to "Table Design," and select "Shading" to make the change.
Adjusting Padding
To add padding (spacing) inside your grid, select the table within the grid content control. Proceed to the "Layout" tab and choose "Table Properties." Alternatively, you can access "Table Properties" by right-clicking on the table and selecting it from the dropdown menu. Adding padding is particularly useful when you have a background color, as it prevents the content you insert from extending all the way to the edges of the grid.
To add padding to the entire grid, open “Options…” in the “Table” tab.
In the "Default Cell Margins" section, enter your preferred padding values for the table.
To add padding to an individual cell rather than the entire grid, open "Table Properties" and select "Cell."
Unselect the "Same as whole table" checkbox and enter your desired padding. Once satisfied with the padding (spacing) inside the grid, click OK and you're ready to add content.
Inserting design elements
Add the illustrations or images you wish to include, then utilize the "image settings" option within the add-in to customize their appearance. For illustrations to maintain a consistent size, we have opted for the "actual size" selection in the add-in.
For aligning content within cells, click on the grid or the specific cell you wish to adjust. Then, go to the Layout tab and choose your preferred alignment.
Navigate out of the image settings content control by using the keyboard arrows. Once outside, you'll have the capability to insert more elements. Should the add-in have trouble recognizing the grid you are working on, utilize the "Find me" button to assist it in identifying the selected grid.
Example Result
Return on Equity
10,50 %
(15,7%)
Net Financial Return
15 MNOK
(65 MNOK)
Errors
Error messages will be shown if unsupported modifications are attempted. These errors will manifest within the add-in. After adjusting the grid, select "Revalidate" to enable the add-in to adjust accordingly. Neglecting these errors can lead to content loss, loss of responsiveness, or incorrect formatting in your report.