Paragraph field: Is there a way to line up a column in edit

  • ovymweb
    Asked on March 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM

    Is there a way to line up a col in edit? I have the following and would like to line 1.-4. up in the same column under the word "for". Since {calcFinal1}-4 can vary in size the person's name jumps around. I would also like to put more information past the person's name and have it line up as well. Names can be very different and so data following them would jump around a lot.

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    Eric Wolff


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  • Jan JotForm Support
    Replied on March 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM

    Hi Eric,

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. Yes, that is possible using the Paragraph field. You can follow the screencast and the steps on how to do it:

    1. In the Form Builder, select the Paragraph field and click on Pencil icon.
    2. Click on Table icon and select how many rows and columns you need.
    3. Save the Paragraph field when you're done.

    Paragraph field: Is there a way to line up a column in edit Image 1 Screenshot 20

    Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

  • ovymweb
    Replied on March 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM

    Jon

    Yes that works. Thx. Will play with it. Can the width of the column be controlled as it gets pushed out by long field names that only need limited space. And related. How does the col width get calculated in real time?

  • Jan JotForm Support
    Replied on March 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Eric,

    You can open the Paragraph field source code to check and adjust the width or height. I will add some steps and a screenshot on how to do that:

    1. In the Form Builder, select the Paragraph field and click on Pencil icon.
    2. In the Paragraph field, you can add Table or open the source code to adjust the width or height.
      Paragraph field: Is there a way to line up a column in edit Image 1 Screenshot 40
    3. Here's where you can find the main width of the table and columns.
      Paragraph field: Is there a way to line up a column in edit Image 2 Screenshot 51
    4. Depending on the width you want, you might also need to adjust the Form width in the Form Designer section.
      Paragraph field: Is there a way to line up a column in edit Image 3 Screenshot 62

    Is that what you're trying to ask? Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

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