Table selector

When to use it

Use the Table selector when the source uses a consistent HTML table with identifiable header and data rows. Use an Element selector with child fields when the table contains irregular cells or interactive content.

Configuration

  • Table selector - CSS selector for the table element.
  • Header row selector - CSS selector used to identify column names.
  • Data rows selector - CSS selector for rows returned as records.

  • Multiple - Normally enabled because a table contains several data rows.

    Fig. 1: Selectors for table selector

Validate columns

Preview tables with missing cells, row spans, column spans and repeated header rows. Confirm that values remain aligned with the intended column names.

Rename columns

Use stable, descriptive output names. Avoid relying on a source header that changes between pages when the dataset is expected to maintain one schema.

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