Skip to main content

SetShd

Specifies the shading which shall be applied to the extents of the current table cell.

Syntax​

expression.SetShd(shd);

expression - A variable that represents an ApiTableCell class.

Parameters​

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
shdRequiredApiShdThe shading created with the Api.CreateShd method.

Returns​

boolean

Example​

Apply a background fill color to a table cell in a PDF.

// How do I change the background color of a table cell in a PDF?

// Color the background of your table cell in a PDF.

const doc = Api.GetDocument();
const page = doc.GetPage(0);

const table = Api.CreateTable(2, 4);
const row = table.GetRow(0);
const cell = row.GetCell(0);
const shd = Api.CreateShd("clear", Api.RGB(51, 51, 51));
cell.SetShd(shd);

page.AddObject(table);