Markdown Table Generator helps you quickly create properly formatted Markdown tables. Using the visual table editor, directly input content, add/remove rows and columns, and set alignment without manually writing complex pipe characters and separators. Preview the rendered table in real-time, then copy the Markdown code with one click for use in GitHub READMEs, technical docs, and blog posts.
Markdown Table Syntax Rules
Markdown tables use pipe characters (|) to separate columns and hyphens (-) to create the header separator. Colon placement in the second row determines alignment: left (:---) for left-align, both sides (:---:) for center, right (---:) for right-align. Each row must have the same number of pipes, and content width adjusts automatically.
Markdown Table Use Cases
- GitHub README files for feature comparisons
- API documentation listing parameters and return values
- Tech blogs presenting data and configuration info
- Study notes organizing concept comparisons
- Meeting notes listing tasks and assignees
Table Editing Tips
Use this tool to edit Markdown tables like Excel. Tab key quickly switches between cells, Enter adds new rows. Plan your table structure before filling content. For complex data, edit in spreadsheet software first, then paste here to convert to Markdown format.
FAQ
Q: Do Markdown tables support merged cells?
A: Standard Markdown syntax doesn't support cell merging. For merged cell effects, you can use HTML table tags directly within Markdown, which most Markdown renderers support.
Q: Will the generated table display correctly on GitHub?
A: Yes. Tables generated by this tool fully comply with GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) specification and render correctly on GitHub, GitLab, Notion, and other major platforms.
Q: How do I handle special characters in table content?
A: If table content contains pipe characters (|), escape them with backslash (\|). For other Markdown special characters like asterisks (*) and underscores (_), escape them if you don't want them parsed as formatting marks.