Insert table in cell, or be able to wrap table in Numbers app

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Insert table in cell, or be able to wrap table in Numbers app

I have this Budget template spreadsheet, which includes a few tables. In the "Money out" table, the "Groceries" row, I would like to insert a "sub-table", or make it a new table so it shows the grand total, but I can also wrap and unwrap as needed to enter data.

Not sure if I am explaining myself clearly, but basically I would like to add "subcells" to already an already existing cell.

Not sure if this is possible out of the box or if there are any workarounds and best-practices that you recommend.

Thanks in advance!

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Original Title: Insert table in cell, or be able to wrap table

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Posted on Jun 4, 2025 3:10 PM

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Camelot

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Jun 5, 2025 11:53 AM in response to OliviaMarsh

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this the definition of categories.

Inspector -> Organize -> Categories

Add the category to the list of columns to summarize. Now you'll automatically get a logical grouping for each of the different values in the category column, which can be hidden/shown as needed, summarized, etc.

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Jun 4, 2025 6:20 PM in response to Peugeot208

Numbers doesn’t support sub-cells or nested tables inside a cell, unfortunately. A common workaround is to create a separate mini-table somewhere on the same sheet to track detailed grocery expenses.

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Yellowbox

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Jun 4, 2025 9:15 PM in response to Peugeot208

Hi Peugeot,

Is your template one of these from Numbers Template Chooser? If so, which one?

If it is a different template, pray tell us where to find it so that we can examine it.

Regards,

Ian.

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Insert table in cell, or be able to wrap table in Numbers app

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