Learn how to add or insert a table in any text file using Notepad in Windows 11.
The Notepad app in Windows 11 now supports rich text editing and can save files using Markdown (.md) format. That means you can add headings, links, make the text bold or italic, and create lists with just a click or two on the top command bar. These basic formatting options in Notepad reduce the need to use complex software like Microsoft Word for simpler tasks.
With that latest update, you can also now create and insert tables with just a couple of clicks. In this quick and easy guide, I will show the steps to add a table using Notepad in any text file. Let’s get started.
Before You Start
- You should be using Notepad v11.2510.6.0 or higher to add tables in a text file.
Add or Insert a Table in Notepad
- Open the Start menu by clicking the “Windows” icon.
- Search for “Notepad” and click “Open“.
- Click the “Table” icon on the top command bar.
- Select the number of rows and columns for the table.
- Notepad instantly adds the table to the file.
Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)
First, we must open Notepad. To do that, click the “Windows” icon on the taskbar, search for “Notepad“, and click “Open“. Alternatively, you can open an existing text file (.txt) if you want to add a table to it.
Once the Notepad app opens, click the “Table” icon on the top command bar. Then select the number of rows and columns you want for your table. In my case, I’m creating a table with 3 columns and 5 rows.
As soon as you do that, the table is added to the Notepad file.
If you want the table to have more rows or columns, make sure to select the table, click the “Table” icon, select the “Edit table” > “Insert” option, and choose one of the options: “Column left“, “Column right“, “Row above“, or “Row below“.
To delete a row or column, select it, click “Edit table” > “Delete” and choose “Row” or “Column“. To delete the entire table, select the “Table” option from the “Delete” menu.
That is all. It is that simple to insert a table in Notepad. While saving the file, don’t forget to save it in Markdown (.md) format. If you save it as a text file (.txt), the text formatting will be lost.
If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
Good to read: How to disable text formatting options in Notepad
