How do I align columns in Markdown?

Colons in the separator row control alignment; the tool adds them for you when you choose left, center, or right.

Will it render on GitHub?

Yes — the output uses GitHub-flavored Markdown table syntax.

Markdown Table Generator

Create Markdown tables visually with a spreadsheet-like editor.

Generated Markdown

| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 |
| -------- | -------- | -------- |
|          |          |          |
|          |          |          |
|          |          |          |

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About Markdown Table Generator

Create Markdown tables from an editable grid with column alignment, ready to paste into READMEs, GitHub issues, and docs. No need to align pipes by hand.

How to use

Set the columns and rows you need.
Type cell contents and pick per-column alignment.
Copy the Markdown table.

Frequently asked questions

How do I align columns in Markdown?: Colons in the separator row control alignment; the tool adds them for you when you choose left, center, or right.
Will it render on GitHub?: Yes — the output uses GitHub-flavored Markdown table syntax.