Adding Tables in Day One
In Day One, you can add tables to an entry in two ways: as a Markdown Table, or a regular Table (supported on the web app only).
Adding a Markdown Table
Markdown tables are supported across platforms. Please see this guide on adding a markdown table via a code block.
Adding a non-markdown Table (Web app only)
The latest version of Day One for the web supports inserting tables directly into your journal entries using the editor toolbar. This update brings a simpler, more visual way to create and edit tables in the Day One web editor.
We’ve focused on adding and editing tables in Day One for the web first, where the larger screen and keyboard make table creation a smoother, more natural experience. Full support for adding and editing tables will be coming for iOS and Android in the future.
With just a few clicks, you can:
- Insert a table with your chosen number of rows and columns.
- Edit tables after creation, adding or removing rows and columns, or deleting the table altogether.
- Format information in a structured, easy-to-reference format without needing to remember Markdown syntax.
To add a table:
- In the editor toolbar, click the new Table (grid) icon. You can also use the slash command
/table.
- Choose your table size by selecting the number of columns and rows, then Create Table.
- Edit the table structure any time. Place your cursor in the table, click the Table icon again to add or delete rows or columns or delete the table.
- Day One will sync as usual, so your table appears across all your devices. For now, on iOS and Android, tables added on Day One for the web will appear as read-only, so you can view any tables you’ve created or synced. If you’d like to keep writing on mobile, you can still add and edit Markdown tables in your entries.
