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# How to Insert Images in Table Cell Content in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Data Table block adds images or icons to any table header or body cell in WordPress without custom code, while the default WordPress Table block does not provide a native way to include images inside individual cells.
- Data Table block uses the Action section set to Cell Content, then the Icon tab and Select section set to Image, which switches the cell input type from text or icon to an image upload field.
- Image Size dropdown controls display size inside each cell, which keeps product thumbnails or logos consistent across rows for product comparison tables, team or directory listings, and feature comparison tables.

Do you want to add images to your WordPress table? Tables are a useful way to present structured data, and adding images to your cells makes that data easier to scan, compare, and act on. The default WordPress Table block does not provide a native way to include images inside individual cells. With the Data Table block from Nexter Blocks, you can add images or icons to any table header or body cell without custom code.

Adding and managing images in the default WordPress Table block requires workarounds. The Data Table block from Nexter Blocks gives you a dedicated image option inside each cell, along with controls to manage display size.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Data Table block, [click here](/docs/data-table-block-settings-overview/).*

**Best Used For:**

- Product comparison tables that display product images alongside specs and pricing

- Team or directory listings that pair profile photos with names and roles

- Feature comparison tables that use icons or brand logos to identify each item visually

Requirement – This block is a part of Nexter Blocks. Make sure it is installed and activated.

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-data-table/)

To do this, add the block on the page, then if you want to add an image in the table body, go to the **Table Body** tab and open the item you want to add the image to.

Make sure the **Action** section is set to **Cell Content**. This setting tells the block to treat the cell as a content cell rather than a structural element, which is required before image or icon options become available.

Then go to the **Icon** tab, and from the **Select** section, choose **Image**. This switches the cell input type from text or icon to an image upload field.

**Note:** Choose Icon from the section to add icons to the table instead of an uploaded image.

You can add your image from the **Upload Icon Image** section. From the **Image Size** dropdown, you can set the display size of the image inside the cell, which is useful for keeping product thumbnails or logos consistent across rows.

To learn how to add a clickable button inside a table cell, see [How to Add Button Link in a Cell of a WordPress Table?](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-button-in-wordpress-table/)

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/data-table-table-body-icon-image-new.png)

Once you select the image, it will appear inside the table cell you selected.

You can follow the same process to add an image in the table header cell. This is useful when you want to display a category icon or logo at the top of a column.

![data table image demo](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/data-table-image-demo.png)

That covers the full process for adding images to WordPress table cells using the Data Table block.

Also, check [How to Make Data Tables Mobile Responsive in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/make-data-tables-mobile-responsive-in-wordpress/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Why won't images show up in my WordPress table cells?**
A: The default WordPress Table block does not have a native image option inside individual cells, so images usually need workarounds there. Nexter Blocks adds a dedicated image option inside each cell, which is why it fits this use case better. The key detail is that the cell has to be treated as content first, not just structure, before image or icon controls appear.

**Q: What do I need before adding images to a table cell in WordPress?**
A: Nexter Blocks has to be installed and activated because the Data Table block is part of it. That matters because the image-in-cell feature is not coming from the default WordPress Table block. Once the block is available, you can use its cell controls to place images in table body cells or header cells without custom code.

**Q: How do I add an image inside a WordPress table body cell?**
A: The Data Table block from Nexter Blocks lets you add an image directly inside a body cell by setting the cell’s Action to Cell Content and then choosing Image in the Icon tab. That switch matters because it changes the cell from a structural element into editable content. After that, the image appears in the selected cell, and you can control its display size.

**Q: Can I use logos or icons instead of text in a WordPress data table?**
A: The Data Table block supports both images and icons in cells, so it works well for brand logos, category marks, and visual comparison tables. If you want an icon instead of an uploaded image, choose Icon from the section rather than Image. That makes it useful for feature comparison tables where visual labels are faster to scan than text alone.

**Q: What is the best way to keep table images consistent across rows?**
A: Using the Image Size dropdown is the cleanest way to keep thumbnails or logos visually consistent across rows. That matters in product comparison tables and team listings because uneven image sizes make tables harder to scan. Nexter Blocks gives you that size control inside each cell, so you can keep the layout tidy without editing every image externally.

**Q: Can I add images to table headers as well as body cells?**
A: The same process works for table header cells too, not just body cells. That is useful when a column needs a category icon or logo at the top, which makes comparison tables easier to read at a glance. Nexter Blocks also pairs well with mobile-friendly layouts, so if your table gets wide, [How to Make Data Tables Mobile Responsive in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/make-data-tables-mobile-responsive-in-wordpress/) is the next thing to look at.