Can we edit the numbering column in Confluence tables?

Kris Fininen

After converting from Server to Data Center, we are no longer able to edit the numbering column in Confluence tables.

The offending HTML code is:  contenteditable="false"data-mce-resize="false" in both the <td> and <th> tags in numbering columns.

Trying to remove these or edit them to "true" is not applied in the HTML editor and reverts to "false."

I want to be able to:

• Add a heading to the numbered column in the font color and weight of my choice.
• Change the style of the numbers.
• Change the style of the cell background.

Anyone else experience this problem?

Maelle Cartron - Elements

Hi @Kris Fininen ! 

It seems like the conversion for server to Datacenter introduced restrictions on the contenteditable attribute for the numbering column in Confluence tables. By default, the numbering colum is now set to  contenteditable="false" due to changes in how the HTML is processed in Datacenter. Unfortunately, these changes prevent manual HTML modifications for elements like <td> and <th> directly through the editor.

You can override the default table styling by injecting custom CSS at the space level if your admin permissions allow it. 

If custom CSS is not an option, or your're looking for more dynamic styling, I recommend using a specialized app like Elements Spreadsheet. It offers advanced table manipulation, allowing for richer table formatting and greater control, including support for custom cell styles and column headings.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like more info or a demo!

Best regards, 

Maëlle