Starting in the latest version of Day One for the web, you can now insert tables directly into your journal entries using the editor toolbar.
While Markdown tables are supported across platforms, this update brings a simpler, more visual way to create and edit tables in the Day One web editor.
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.
Why Use Tables in Your Journal?
Tables can give structure to your journal entries when you need more than free-flowing text. They’re especially useful for:
- Travel journals: Track simple expenses while on the road, like meals, transportation, or lodging, without breaking the flow of your story.
- Mood tracking: Note your mood each day alongside factors like sleep, exercise, or social activity to see patterns over time.
- Habit tracking: Record daily routines, workouts, or other habits in a way that’s easy to scan.
- Lists and comparisons: Organize pros and cons, or compare plans vs. outcomes side by side.
- Creative projects: Map out character traits for a story, meal plans for the week, or research notes in a more structured way.
How to Get Started
- Log in to Day One on the web. You can use the QR code to quickly log in and securely transfer your encryption key from your mobile device.
- Create a new journal entry or edit an existing entry. 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.
A Note on Editing Tables Across Devices
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.
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.
Login Now to Add Tables on Web Today
Tables open up new ways to capture and organize the details of your life, whether you’re tracking moods, planning trips, or simply bringing order to scattered notes. Try them out on Day One for Web today, and see how structure can add clarity and depth to your journaling.
