The Markdown Table Generator provides a visual, spreadsheet-like interface for creating perfectly formatted Markdown tables. No more manually counting pipes and dashes — just type your data into cells, set column alignment, and copy the generated Markdown that renders beautifully on GitHub, GitLab, and any Markdown processor.
Step-by-Step
Set table dimensions — Choose the number of rows and columns using the size controls, or start with the default 3×3 grid.
Enter your data — Click into any cell and type your content. Use Tab to move between cells, just like a spreadsheet.
Set column alignment — Click the alignment buttons above each column to set left, center, or right alignment.
Add or remove rows and columns — Use the + buttons to add rows or columns, and the × buttons to remove them.
Copy the Markdown — The generated Markdown table updates live in the preview panel. Click copy to grab it.
Features
Spreadsheet-Like Editing — Edit cells with Tab/Shift+Tab navigation, just like a spreadsheet. Arrow keys move between cells for rapid data entry.
Live Preview — See the rendered Markdown table and the raw Markdown source side by side, updating in real time as you edit.
Column Alignment — Set each column to left-aligned (:---), center-aligned (:---:), or right-aligned (---:) with a single click.
Import from CSV — Paste CSV data and the tool automatically parses it into table rows, saving you from manual data entry.
Auto-Formatting — The generated Markdown is perfectly aligned with padded columns, so it looks great even as raw text in your source files.
Sortable Columns — Click column headers to sort the table data alphabetically or numerically while editing.
Common Use Cases
GitHub README Files — Create feature comparison tables, API reference tables, or contributor lists for your project READMEs.
Documentation — Build structured data tables for technical documentation, API specs, and user guides in Markdown-based doc systems.
Pull Request Descriptions — Add formatted tables to PR descriptions to summarize changes, test results, or performance benchmarks.
Blog Posts — Create data tables for Markdown-based blog platforms like Gatsby, Hugo, or Next.js MDX blogs.
Meeting Notes — Quickly format action items, decisions, or data comparisons in Markdown for team wikis and Notion-style tools.
Why Use This Tool
Writing Markdown tables by hand is one of the most tedious parts of Markdown authoring. Aligning pipes and dashes, counting columns, and formatting cell content is slow and error-prone. This visual editor eliminates that friction entirely — just type your data and copy perfectly formatted Markdown. The CSV import feature is especially useful for turning spreadsheet data into Markdown tables without manual reformatting.