=== Smart Table Builder ===
Contributors: Designful
Donate link: https://designful.ca
Tags: table, table builder, excel to table, spreadsheet, responsive tables
Requires at least: 4.6
Requires PHP: 7.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Create beautiful, responsive HTML tables from scratch or convert Excel and CSV files into WordPress tables effortlessly.

== Description ==
Smart Table Builder is a powerful WordPress plugin that revolutionizes the way you create and manage tables on your website. Whether you need to build tables from scratch or convert existing spreadsheets into beautiful HTML tables, Smart Table Builder has got you covered.

= Key Features =

Free Version

• Create new HTML tables from scratch with an intuitive interface
• Convert existing Excel and CSV files into responsive HTML tables
• Customize table styles with Frontend Style 1
• Modify table titles and fonts (color, size, and type)
• Fully responsive tables that look great on mobile, tablet, and desktop

Premium Version (coming soon)

• All features from the free version
• Pagination for large tables
• Search box for easy filtering of table contents
• Add images inside table cells
• Tooltips for each cell to provide additional information
• Convert Google Sheets & MS Excel files to WordPress tables
• Sorting functionality for frontend users
• Additional pre-built template skins (Skins 2, 3, and 4)
◘ Icons, stars, and lists to enhance table content
◘ Import and export your tables for easy management

= Why Choose Smart Table Builder? =

1. User-Friendly Interface: Our drag-and-drop builder makes table creation a breeze, even for beginners.
2. Responsive Design: All tables are fully responsive, ensuring they look great on any device.
3. Spreadsheet Conversion: Easily convert your existing Excel, CSV, and Google Sheets into beautiful HTML tables.
4. Customization Options: Tailor your tables to match your website's design with our styling options.
5. Performance Optimized: Smart Table Builder is built with performance in mind, ensuring your tables load quickly.

= Perfect For =

• Bloggers presenting data in a structured format
•E-commerce sites displaying product comparisons
• Educational websites sharing course information
• Real estate agents listing property details
• Financial advisors presenting investment data

And many more use cases!

= Documentation and Support =
For detailed documentation on how to use Smart Table Builder, please visit our Documentation Page.
If you need support, please use our Support Forum by going to https://stylishcostcalculator.com/support/ and mentioning Smart Table Builder in the comments

= Premium Version =
Unlock additional features and take your tables to the next level with our Premium Version.

= Source codes for compressed content =
The source code can be found in the following git repo hosted on GitHub
https://github.com/DesignMike/smart-table-builder

= Building the javascript files from source =
The file 'assets/js/frontend.js' has the source code in folder 'frontend'
The file 'assets/js/backend/admin.js' has the source code in folder 'backend'
Use 'cd' from your command line to switch to either of the source code folder, install npm dependencies by using command 'npm install', then run 'npm run build'

= Third Party Services =
The plugin uses the following third party services: 
Google Fonts - for fonts service in the frontend, and showing a font picker in the table editor page
Google Fonts Privacy Policy: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq/privacy
Google Fonts Terms & Conditions: https://developers.google.com/fonts/terms

= Contribute =
This may have bugs and lack many features. If you want to contribute to this project, you are more than welcome. Please fork the repository from [Github](https://github.com/DesignMike/smart-table-builder).

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/smart-table-builder directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Use the Smart Table Builder menu in your WordPress admin panel to start creating tables.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Can I convert my existing Excel spreadsheets to WordPress tables? =
Yes, Smart Table Builder allows you to easily convert Excel and CSV files into responsive HTML tables in both the free and premium versions.
= Are the tables mobile-friendly? =
Absolutely! All tables created with Smart Table Builder are fully responsive and look great on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
= Can I customize the appearance of my tables? =
Yes, you can customize table styles, including title and font properties (color, size, and type) in the free version. The premium version offers even more customization options with additional skins and styling features.
= Is there a limit to the number of tables I can create? =
No, there's no limit to the number of tables you can create with Smart Table Builder in either the free or premium version.
= Can I add images to my tables? =
Adding images to table cells is a feature available in the premium version of Smart Table Builder.
= How do I get support if I have issues or questions? =
For support, please visit our Support Forum. We're here to help!
