How do I edit the columns in my documents?

You can adjust the settings of module columns in the Columns tab of the right sidebar in the template editor. For example, you can change the width, header text or alignment.

Add a column

1. Open the document template.
2. Click on the module where you want to add a column, on the page or in the Structure tab.
3. Go to the Columns tab in the right sidebar.
4. Click on + Add column.
5. Select the variable you want to add, or select Fixed text (free text input) to add your own text.
6. Save.

Edit a column

1. Open the document template.
2. Click on the module, go to the Columns tab, and click on the column you want to edit to expand it.

3. Change the available settings

   Available Settings

   Width - Defines how wide the column is as a percentage. When a width is set, the percentage also shows in the column header, for example UNIT PRICE (10%).
   Left margin - Adds space on the left side of the column.
   Right margin - Adds space on the right side of the column.
   Header text - Sets the text that appears at the top of the column.
   Align - Controls how the content in the column is aligned (e.g., left, middle, or right).
   Custom CSS - Allows you to apply your own CSS styling to the column.
   Format date - Determines how dates are displayed.
4. Save.

Rentman tip: In a saved template, use the Editor / Preview toggle in the top right to see how your document will look once it is generated.

Delete a column

1. Open a document template.
2. Click on the module, go to the Columns tab, and click on the column you want to delete to expand it.
3. Click on Delete.
4. Save.

Sort columns

1. In the Columns tab, click on the six-dot handle before the column name and drag it to another place in the list.
2. Save.