Overview
Use an online table in your notes to organize facts, compare options, and keep related details in rows and columns. Sort columns, adjust the table’s appearance, and add automatic totals at the bottom.
Create a table for concise, mostly static information. Paste spreadsheet data into it, then copy it as Markdown or download it as a CSV file when you need to use the data elsewhere.
When to use it
Compare product options, plans, or project proposals side by side.
Keep a reference list of names, dates, and other related facts.
Track a small set of project milestones or responsibilities in rows and columns.
Summarize figures in a compact table and show automatic totals.
Features and settings
Setting
Rows
Set up the table’s rows for the information you want to organize. A table can contain up to 60 rows.
Setting
Customize table
Use Table Structure to adjust options such as Header Row, Column tools, Striped Rows, and Enable Math Footer. Turn on the options that suit the way you want to read or work with the table.
Built in
Edit and organize rows and columns
Use Insert Above, Insert Below, Insert Left, or Insert Right to add space where you need it. Duplicate, clear, delete, and drag rows or columns to reorder them.
Built in
Sort and style table data
Sort a column with Sort A to Z or Sort Z to A. Use Cell color, Row color, Column color, and Text Alignment to make information easier to scan.
Built in
Paste and export data
Paste spreadsheet data into the table. Use Copy as Markdown to copy the table as Markdown or Download CSV to export it as a CSV file.
How to use it
Add a table
Type / in the editor, search for Table, and choose it to add the block.
Enter your information
Fill the cells with related details, using the first row for column labels if that suits your table. You can also paste spreadsheet data into the table.
Adjust the structure
Open the table settings and use Table Structure to configure options such as Header Row, Column tools, and Striped Rows.
Sort, calculate, or export
Use the column options to sort data, enable automatic totals with Enable Math Footer, or choose Download CSV or Copy as Markdown.
Where it works
On any page
In the / menu
Inside board cards
Turn other blocks into it
Own settings panel
Lara can add it for you
Examples
Compare travel options
Create columns for destination, dates, and estimated cost to review trip choices side by side.
Keep a project milestone list
Use one row per milestone and columns for the task, owner, and due date.
Summarize a small budget
List expense categories and amounts in a table, then enable automatic totals at the bottom.
Tips · Limitations
Tips
Use the first row for column labels and turn on Header Row to identify what each column contains.
Choose Compact rows for dense tables or Comfortable rows when you want more vertical spacing.
Use striped rows to make it easier to follow information across a wide table.
Sort a column before reviewing a long list of names or values.
Limitations
A table can contain up to 60 rows.
A table is for small, static information; use a database for records that need fields, filters, and views.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a table in my notes?
Type / in the editor, search for Table, and choose the block. Then enter your information in its rows and columns.
Can I paste a spreadsheet into a table?
Yes. Paste spreadsheet data into the table to add it as rows and columns.
How do I sort data in a table?
Open the options for a column and choose Sort A to Z or Sort Z to A.
Can a table calculate totals?
Yes. Enable Math Footer to show automatic totals at the bottom of the table.
How do I export a table?
Choose Download CSV to save it as a CSV file, or Copy as Markdown to copy it in Markdown format.
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