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Reorder Columns via Drag & Drop

You can reorder columns in both the Simple Table macro (CSV/Excel/JSON) and the Simple Table (Bodied) macro (wrapping native Confluence tables). Drag the column handle in the Columns tab to rearrange the order and see it update instantly.

How it works

  1. Edit the Simple Table macro or open the import dialog (or wrap a native table with the Bodied macro).
  2. Go to the Columns tab.
  3. Grab the drag-handle (⋮⋮) next to a column name.
  4. Drag it to your desired position.
  5. The preview or live table updates immediately.
  6. Click Save to persist the order.

Why it matters

Dynamic column ordering gives you full control of layout without modifying source data or reimporting. It’s intuitive, fast, and works in both macro modes.

Use case: Prioritize metrics by user role

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Role Manager

Acme Corp — Platform Operations

Context: Ops teams need different column ordering by role. Monitoring viewers want Service Status first, analysts care more about Last Check.

Solution: Drag Service Status above Last Check in the Columns panel. The preview updates instantly; after saving, the table reflects the new order for everyone—no re-import.

Benefits:
• Dynamic prioritization: tailor column visibility per role.
• No dataset edits: rearrange headers without touching data.
• Immediate feedback: visual reorder in preview.
• Consistency: future renders keep the updated order.

Impact: ~30% fewer repetitive edits across dashboards.

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