Adding table headers in Google Docs is quite simple – however, if you are going to turn it into a PDF, use the Grackle Accessibility Tool to add the headers AND create the PDF. The Grackle tool makes it much easier to customize your headers.

Method 1 - Using the Mouse
  1. Highlight the Header Row in your table
  2. Right Click one of the highlighted table cells – this will open a pull down  menu
  3. Select Pin Header Row

Screenshot of a Google Doc table with the top row highlighted.

Screenshot of right click menu with

Method 2 - Using the Format Tab
  1. Highlight the Header Row in your table
  2. Select the Format Tab – this will open a pull down menu
  3. Select Table – this will open a sub menu
  4. Select Pin Header Row

Screenshot of a Google Doc table with the top row highlighted.Screenshot of format tab menu with with Table selected and

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