Better Tables

Better Tables (Please)

If you are frustrated with making tables in your notes, install this. This is an interactive table tool replaces the table code block. Just drag to resize and reorder, hover to insert, click to edit. Your data stays a plain Markdown table inside a code block, so it remains readable everywhere.

Features

• Click to edit any cell, with Tab / Enter to move between cells
• Drag dividers to resize columns and rows
• Drag the edge handles to reorder columns and rows
• Hover insert dots to add a column or row between any two
• Select + delete a row or column (click its handle, then Delete)
• Add columns and rows from the + pills on the right and bottom edges
• Horizontal scrolling for wide tables
• Column widths and row heights are remembered

Usage

Add a table code block:

Then, go to the next line, and you'd summon the interactive/visial table tool.

Or run the Better Tables: Insert table command from the command palette.

Column/row sizes are stored in a small trailing comment inside the block (e.g. <!-- tk:cols=140,140;rows=48,48 -->); the table itself stays valid Markdown.

Installation

Manual

1. Download main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css from the latest release.
2. Copy them into <your-vault>/.obsidian/plugins/better-tables/.
3. Reload Obsidian and enable Better Tables under Settings → Community plugins.

License

MIT

Happy noting! Yaye