Question 1

How to add colors to table cells in cli-table3?

Accepted Answer

Use the @colors/colors library to style text and backgrounds. The README shows examples where color properties are set in cell options, such as for headers or specific cells, by integrating ANSI color codes.

Question 2

Does cli-table3 support multi-line text and word wrapping?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes word wrapping options and handles multi-line text with alignment. The basic usage guide demonstrates setting 'wordwrap' to true for text that wraps on word boundaries, improving readability.

Question 3

cli-table3 vs Node.js's built-in console.table: which is better?

Accepted Answer

cli-table3 offers more features like custom styling, cell spanning, and Unicode borders, while console.table is simpler and built-in. Choose cli-table3 for polished, complex tables in production tools; use console.table for quick debugging outputs.

Question 4

How to make a cell span multiple columns in cli-table3?

Accepted Answer

Use the colSpan property in cell definitions. The advanced usage examples show how to create tables with cells that span across columns and rows by specifying span properties in the table data structure.

Question 5

Is cli-table3 actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's a maintained fork of the unmaintained cli-table and cli-table2, with regular updates, a comprehensive test suite, and build status badges indicating ongoing development and reliability.

Question 6

Can I use cli-table3 in TypeScript projects?

Accepted Answer

While written in JavaScript, cli-table3 works with TypeScript, but you may need to provide or find type definitions. The npm package includes standard JS files, so integration is straightforward with proper type declarations or community typings.

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