Apply table cell styles

Last updated on Jun 2, 2026

Learn how to format table cells consistently by applying cell styles in InDesign.

Apply cell styles in InDesign to consistently format table cells across a document. Cell styles control formatting within individual cells, including text, borders, fills, and spacing. They can be applied directly to selected cells or assigned to specific table regions through table styles. Cell styles store reusable formatting attributes, ensuring consistency while allowing other cell properties to remain unchanged.

Apply a cell style to selected cells

Select the cells to format using the Type tool.

Select Window > Styles > Cell Styles.

Select a cell style to apply it to the selected cells.

Assign cell styles within a table style

Select Window > Styles > Table Styles.

Select Create New Style icon.

Double-click the table style.

Select a cell style from the Header Rows, Footer Rows, Body Rows, Left Column, or Right Column drop-down menu in the Cell Styles section.

Select OK.

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