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# Example representation: Workbook with table styling (Beta)

> Example Sigma code representation of a workbook with table styling.

This documentation describes one or more public beta features that are in development. Beta features are subject to quick, iterative changes; therefore the current user experience in the Sigma service can differ from the information provided in this page.

This page should not be considered official published documentation until Sigma removes this notice and the beta flag on the corresponding feature(s) in the Sigma service. For the full beta feature disclaimer, see [Beta features](/docs/sigma-product-releases#beta-features).

This is an example representation of a workbook, retrieved using the [Get a workbook](/reference/get-workbook) endpoint with the query parameter `includeContents=true`. Representations like this one can be used to create a workbook from code using the [Create a workbook](/reference/create-workbook) endpoint. Each page in this example library includes the code representation of the workbook and step-by-step instructions to create it in the Sigma UI.

Consult this example and others in the [Workbook representation example library](/docs/workbook-representation-example-library) to:

* Troubleshoot the formatting of a particular feature in code representation
* Relate a feature from the Sigma UI to its representation in code
* Provide context to AI tools used to create workbooks from code

This example representation cannot be used as-is. All identifying details, such as IDs, names, and URLs, have been replaced with randomized ID values or generic substitutions. The format of these contents, like the length of ID values, is preserved for demonstrative purposes. However, this representation cannot be directly used without modification to the base URL, connection details, and more. For more information, see [Create and manage workbooks from code](/docs/manage-workbooks-as-code).

## System and user requirements

To complete the steps in this example, you must meet the user requirements listed below for creating the workbook in the UI and creating it from code.

The ability to create this workbook in the Sigma UI requires the following:

* You must be assigned an [account type](/docs/account-type-and-license-overview) with the **Create, edit, and publish workbooks** permission enabled.
* You must have access to a connection to a data platform.

The ability to create a workbook from code requires the following:

* You must be assigned an [account type](/docs/account-type-and-license-overview) with the **Create, edit, and publish workbooks** permission enabled.
* You must have developer credentials for the Sigma API. For more information, see [Get started with the Sigma REST API](/reference/get-started-sigma-api).

This example uses a table from the [Sigma Sample Connection](/docs/sigmas-sample-connection). Your organization might have disabled access to the Sigma sample connection. If so, you can contact an admin to enable it, or use a table from another connection to follow along with this example.

## Create the example workbook in the Sigma UI

This example shows a workbook with a table that overrides the workbook table style and hides some table components.

To create this workbook in the Sigma UI:

1. Go to the **Home** page.

2. Select ![](https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/button-add.svg) **Create new** > **Workbook**.

   A new workbook opens.

3. From the **Add element** bar, select **Data** > **Table**.

4. In the **Select source** modal, search for the table `TRIP` in the `EXAMPLES.BIKES` schema.

5. Select the table to add it to the workbook.

   The table appears in the workbook.

6. With the *Trip* table selected, in the side panel, select **Format**, then select the **Table style** header to expand the section.

7. Select the **Presentation** preset, then adjust the following options:

   | Option              | Setting                                  |
   | :------------------ | :--------------------------------------- |
   | **Cell spacing**    | **Small**                                |
   | **Grid lines**      | **Horizontal**                           |
   | **Banding color**   | `#F0F0F0`                                |
   | **Autofit columns** | Check the box to enable autofit columns. |

8. Select the **Table components** header to expand the section, then turn the **Show summary bar** toggle off.

9. In the document header, select **Save as**.

10. Enter a name for the workbook, such as `table-styling`.

11. Select **Save**.

## Get a code representation of this workbook

To get a representation of this workbook, follow the steps in [Get the code representation of a workbook](/docs/get-the-code-representation-of-a-workbook).

The code representation of this workbook appears like the following:

#### YAML representation

```yaml
workbookId: b7c4072f-5d7f-40b1-95ff-a3df81efa6df
workbookUrlId: 3f6KBcX3W7jzZSzh8FtSwp
createdBy: zgzXpTRVbfX4ZE9TEm9q9fUsfXZ5o
updatedBy: zgzXpTRVbfX4ZE9TEm9q9fUsfXZ5o
createdAt: '2026-09-01T14:58:03.170Z'
updatedAt: '2026-09-08T17:39:21.652Z'
name: table-styling
url: https://aws-api.sigmacomputing.com/org-name/workbook/3f6KBcX3W7jzZSzh8FtSwp
path: My Documents/<folder-name>
latestVersion: 4
ownerId: zgzXpTRVbfX4ZE9TEm9q9fUsfXZ5o
isArchived: false
contents:
  schemaVersion: 1
  elements:
    - id: eTizXgX
      kind: table
      source:
        connectionId: b2af3691-12a0-48fa-a91d-fbe2e1b31627
        kind: warehouse-table
        path:
          - EXAMPLES
          - BIKES
          - TRIP
      columns:
        - id: 6DqBgE6Rq
          formula: '[TRIP/Id]'
        - id: wOW6NNWOZqI
          formula: '[TRIP/Duration]'
        - id: jC0c8h8Ewz3g
          formula: '[TRIP/Start Date]'
        - id: cOIGflvCqIlC
          formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Name]'
        - id: JpVJowwqZg
          formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Id]'
        - id: GyZynaXgfv
          formula: '[TRIP/End Date]'
        - id: qQzuJifMd2
          formula: '[TRIP/End Station Name]'
        - id: 3Esuzz9y
          formula: '[TRIP/End Station Id]'
        - id: a1ySXDMEm
          formula: '[TRIP/Bike Id]'
        - id: Kng0H6Uvst
          formula: '[TRIP/Subscription Type]'
        - id: B0QtJd
          formula: '[TRIP/Zip Code]'
      order:
        - 6DqBgE6Rq
        - wOW6NNWOZqI
        - jC0c8h8Ewz3g
        - cOIGflvCqIlC
        - JpVJowwqZg
        - GyZynaXgfv
        - qQzuJifMd2
        - 3Esuzz9y
        - a1ySXDMEm
        - Kng0H6Uvst
        - B0QtJd
      tableComponents:
        summaryBar: hidden
      tableStyle:
        gridLines: horizontal
        banding: shown
        bandingColor: '#f0f0f0'
        autofitColumns: shown
        preset: presentation
        cellSpacing: small
  pages:
    - id: eKhTktnw
      name: Page 1
  kind: workbook
  layout: |
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
    <Page type="grid" gridTemplateColumns="repeat(24, 1fr)" gridTemplateRows="auto" id="eKhTktnw">
      <Element elementId="eTizXgX" gridColumn="1 / 25" gridRow="1 / 21"/>
    </Page>
documentVersion: 4

```

## Representing table styling

#### Table styling representation

```yaml
...
id: eTizXgX
kind: table
source:
  connectionId: b2af3691-12a0-48fa-a91d-fbe2e1b31627
  kind: warehouse-table
  path:
  - EXAMPLES
  - BIKES
  - TRIP
columns:
- id: 6DqBgE6Rq
  formula: '[TRIP/Id]'
- id: wOW6NNWOZqI
  formula: '[TRIP/Duration]'
- id: jC0c8h8Ewz3g
  formula: '[TRIP/Start Date]'
- id: cOIGflvCqIlC
  formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Name]'
- id: JpVJowwqZg
  formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Id]'
- id: GyZynaXgfv
  formula: '[TRIP/End Date]'
- id: qQzuJifMd2
  formula: '[TRIP/End Station Name]'
- id: 3Esuzz9y
  formula: '[TRIP/End Station Id]'
- id: a1ySXDMEm
  formula: '[TRIP/Bike Id]'
- id: Kng0H6Uvst
  formula: '[TRIP/Subscription Type]'
- id: B0QtJd
  formula: '[TRIP/Zip Code]'
order:
- 6DqBgE6Rq
- wOW6NNWOZqI
- jC0c8h8Ewz3g
- cOIGflvCqIlC
- JpVJowwqZg
- GyZynaXgfv
- qQzuJifMd2
- 3Esuzz9y
- a1ySXDMEm
- Kng0H6Uvst
- B0QtJd
tableComponents:
  summaryBar: hidden
tableStyle:
  gridLines: horizontal
  banding: shown
  bandingColor: '#f0f0f0'
  autofitColumns: shown
  preset: presentation
  cellSpacing: small
...
```