Markdown Table Generator
Create Markdown tables visually. Set rows and columns, enter your data, and copy the formatted Markdown. Works for GitHub, GitLab, Notion, and any Markdown-supported platform.
Markdown Table Syntax
Markdown tables use pipes (|) to separate columns and hyphens (-) for the header row separator. Each row must begin and end with a pipe character. The header separator row controls column alignment using colons: :--- for left, :---: for center, and ---: for right alignment. This generator handles the formatting automatically so you can focus on your data.
Markdown Table Structure
| Header 1 | Header 2 |
| :------- | -------: |
| Cell A | Cell B |
How the Markdown Table Generator Works
Enter your column headers as comma-separated values, set the number of data rows you need, and choose an alignment. The tool builds a properly formatted Markdown table string with consistent spacing. You can copy the output directly into GitHub READMEs, GitLab wikis, Notion pages, Obsidian notes, or any editor that renders Markdown. The generated table is valid GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown), which is the most widely supported table syntax.
When to Use Markdown Tables
Markdown tables are ideal for documenting API parameters, listing configuration options, comparing features, or presenting small datasets in version-controlled files. They render natively on GitHub and GitLab, making them the standard format for project documentation. For large datasets with more than 10-15 columns, consider CSV or HTML tables instead, as Markdown tables become difficult to maintain at that scale. Keep tables focused on structured reference data that readers need to scan quickly.