Markdown Table Generator

What is a Markdown Table?

Markdown tables are plain-text tables formatted using pipes (|) and hyphens (-) that render as HTML tables in Markdown processors. They're commonly used in GitHub READMEs, documentation, wikis, and blog posts.

Basic Markdown Table Syntax

| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 |
| :--- | :---: | ---: |
| Left aligned | Center aligned | Right aligned |
| Row 2, Col 1 | Row 2, Col 2 | Row 2, Col 3 |

Renders as:

Header 1	Header 2	Header 3
Left aligned	Center aligned	Right aligned
Row 2, Col 1	Row 2, Col 2	Row 2, Col 3

How to Use This Tool

Create a Table

1. Adjust dimensions: Use the Rows and Columns buttons (+/−) to set your table size
2. Toggle header: Click Header row to enable/disable the first row as headers (bold)
3. Set alignment: For each column, choose Left, Center, or Right alignment from dropdowns
4. Fill cells: Click any cell in the grid and type your content
5. View output: See live Markdown syntax on the left and HTML preview on the right
6. Copy: Click Copy to copy the Markdown syntax to clipboard
7. Reset: Click Reset to start over with a fresh 3×3 table

Column Alignment

• Left (:---): Text aligns to the left (default)
• Center (:---:): Text centers in the column
• Right (---:): Text aligns to the right (good for numbers)

Tips for Great Tables

• Headers: Enable "Header row" for the first row to make it bold
• Empty cells: Leave cells blank—they'll render with a dash (—) in preview
• Special characters: Pipe characters (|) in content are automatically escaped (\\|)
• Alignment: Set alignment before filling data for better visual planning
• Consistency: Keep column widths balanced for readability

Common Use Cases

• GitHub READMEs: Feature comparisons, API endpoints, configuration options
• Documentation: Function parameters, return values, method signatures
• Wikis: Data tables, glossaries, version histories
• Blog Posts: Comparison charts, pricing tables, specifications
• Technical Specs: Hardware specs, browser compatibility, performance metrics
• Changelogs: Version numbers, dates, changes, breaking changes
• API Docs: Endpoint tables, request/response parameters

Example Tables

Feature Comparison

| Feature | Free | Pro | Enterprise |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Users | 5 | 50 | Unlimited |
| Storage | 10GB | 100GB | 1TB |
| Support | Email | Priority | 24/7 Phone |

API Endpoints

| Method | Endpoint | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| GET | /api/users | List all users |
| POST | /api/users | Create new user |
| DELETE | /api/users/:id | Delete user by ID |

Configuration Options

| Option | Type | Default | Description |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :--- |
| timeout | number | 3000 | Request timeout in ms |
| retries | number | 3 | Max retry attempts |
| debug | boolean | false | Enable debug logging |

Markdown Table Limitations

• No cell spanning: Can't merge cells (rowspan/colspan not supported)
• No nested tables: Can't put tables inside table cells
• Limited formatting: Bold/italic work, but complex HTML usually doesn't
• Line breaks: Use <br> tag for line breaks within cells
• Width control: Column widths auto-adjust; can't set fixed widths in pure Markdown

Tips

• Keep it simple: Complex tables are hard to maintain in Markdown—consider HTML for advanced layouts
• Align numbers right: Makes columns of numbers easier to compare
• Center headers: Centered headers often look cleaner for short labels
• Test in target platform: GitHub, GitLab, and other platforms may render tables slightly differently
• Use online tools: This generator saves time vs. manually typing pipes and hyphens