Markdown Table Generator
Markdown tables use pipes (|) and hyphens (-) to create structured data. Syntax: | Header 1 | Header 2 | for headers, | --- | --- | for separator row, | Data 1 | Data 2 | for content. Align columns with colons: :--- (left), :---: (center), ---: (right). Supported in GitHub Flavored Markdown. Tables can include bold, italic, code, and links in cells. Import CSV by pasting comma-separated values.
Create Markdown tables with visual editor. Add/remove rows and columns, import CSV data, choose alignment. Preview rendered table in real-time. Perfect for GitHub READMEs, documentation, and blogs.
Table Size
Table Options
Edit Table Data
Import from CSV
Paste CSV data and it will automatically populate the table
Markdown Output
| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 | | :-- | :-- | :-- | | Row 1 Col 1 | Row 1 Col 2 | Row 1 Col 3 | | Row 2 Col 1 | Row 2 Col 2 | Row 2 Col 3 |
Preview
| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Row 1 Col 1 | Row 1 Col 2 | Row 1 Col 3 |
| Row 2 Col 1 | Row 2 Col 2 | Row 2 Col 3 |
Usage Guide
How to Use
- Set table dimensions - Use the row/column inputs or click "Add Row/Column" buttons
- Configure options - Choose whether first row is a header and set text alignment
- Enter your data - Click any cell to edit content directly
- Or import CSV - Paste comma-separated values to quickly populate the table
- Copy markdown - Click "Copy" to get the formatted markdown syntax
Markdown Table Syntax
Markdown tables use pipes (|) to separate columns and hyphens (-) to define headers:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | | :-- | :-: | --: | | Left | Center | Right | | Data | Data | Data |
Alignment Markers
:--- Left aligned (default):-:- Center aligned--:- Right aligned
How to Use
- 1
Set table dimensions
Enter the number of rows and columns, or use the "+ Add Row/Column" buttons to adjust size
- 2
Configure options
Choose whether the first row is a header and select text alignment (left, center, or right)
- 3
Enter table data
Click any cell to edit content directly, or paste CSV data in the import section for bulk population
- 4
Preview and adjust
View the live preview of your rendered table and make adjustments as needed
- 5
Copy Markdown syntax
Click the Copy button to get the formatted Markdown table code for use in GitHub, documentation, or blogs
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I create a Markdown table?
- Markdown tables use pipes (|) and hyphens (-). Syntax: | Header 1 | Header 2 | on first row, | --- | --- | for separator, then | Data 1 | Data 2 | for content rows. Add colons for alignment: :--- (left), :---: (center), ---: (right). Supported in GitHub Flavored Markdown, not basic Markdown.
- What alignment options are available for Markdown tables?
- Three alignment options: left (:---), center (:---:), right (---:). Set in separator row. Example: | :--- | :---: | ---: | creates left-aligned first column, center-aligned second, right-aligned third. Default alignment is left if no colons specified.
- Can I import CSV data into a Markdown table?
- Yes! Paste CSV (comma-separated values) into the import box. Each line becomes a table row, commas separate columns. Format: "Header1,Header2,Header3" on first line, "Data1,Data2,Data3" on subsequent lines. Tool automatically converts to Markdown table syntax with proper pipes and alignment.
- How do I add or remove rows and columns?
- Click "+ Add Row" or "+ Add Column" buttons to expand table. Click red × buttons next to rows or below columns to delete. Or adjust the "Rows" and "Columns" number inputs at top. Minimum 1 row and 1 column required.
- What platforms support Markdown tables?
- GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket support tables in README.md files and issues. Reddit, Discord (limited), Notion, Obsidian, many static site generators (Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby) support tables. Not supported in basic Markdown spec - requires GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) or similar extensions.
- How do I include special characters in Markdown table cells?
- Escape pipes with backslash: \|. For other special characters, HTML entities work: < (<), > (>), & (&). Line breaks in cells not supported - keep content single-line. For complex formatting, consider using HTML <table> tags instead of Markdown syntax.
- Can I nest Markdown formatting inside table cells?
- Yes! Use bold (**text**), italic (*text*), inline code (`code`), and links ([text](url)) inside cells. Example: | **Name** | *Status* | `Code` | works. Nested tables not supported. Images work but may break layout: .
- How do I create a table without a header row?
- Uncheck "First row as header" option. This treats all rows as data rows without bold header styling. Markdown spec requires separator row (| --- | --- |) but you can make first row regular content instead of semantic headers. Most renderers still apply separator row automatically.