Tables: How to move, cut, paste rows and columns in new editor?

Question

Hi everyeone,

it seems that the 'new editing' experience has removed the buttons for cutting, copying and pasting table rows and columns.

Dear Atlassian team, can you PLEASE reinstate those features? They are crucial for the user-experience. Without them, the new editor is really just making things worse.

If that's not possible, can you at least tell me how to move back to the previous editing experience? Thank you

jcashman55 · Answer

I don't think columns work, but I found somewhere else the following method for rows.

The secret is you need a new blank row(s) for the paste.

This is not ideal, but I can live with it.  I've had similar paste experiences in spreadsheets before.  So, I suppose they are copying that paradigm.

1. Create a new row(s) where you want to paste (using the provided 'insert below' options).

2. Go to existing row(s) you want to copy/cut and make sure the whole row(s) is completely highlighted. Ctrl-C (for copy) or Ctrl-X (for cut).

3. Go to blank row(s).  Ctrl-V.  Seems to work for me.

jcashman55 · Answer

Imagine my delight in finding a free version of confluence.  we use an older version at work.  I work in tables all.day.long.  No cut-and-paste of rows/columns?  I simply can't believe it.  Is that an option that can be purchased?

Mike Frohme_fbyaql · Answer

yes, pathetic - still not fixed in July, 2022.

The basic functionality killed with the new editor experience has taken with it my interest in using the product anymore (user since 2009).

Since it only took ~17 years to get the 'Create Linked Issue' issue addressed, I won't hold my breath on getting the editor fixed.