How to make a table in markdown?
Learn how to create tables in Markdown using pipes and dashes.
How to Make a Table in Markdown
Tables in Markdown are created using pipes (|) to separate columns and dashes (-) to create the header separator row.
Basic Table Syntax
Markdown
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |---------|---------|---------| | Data 1 | Data 2 | Data 3 | | Data 4 | Data 5 | Data 6 |
Result
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Data 1 | Data 2 | Data 3 |
| Data 4 | Data 5 | Data 6 |
Tips
- • The header row is separated by a row of dashes
- • Align columns using colons:
:---:for center,:---for left,---:for right - • You can add formatting inside table cells (bold, italic, links)
- • Keep tables simple for best compatibility