Tables

Screenshot table-rendered.png

A rendered Markdown table with borders and aligned columns.

Writing one

The usual pipe syntax:

| Milestone | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Public docs | Sep 2026 | In progress |
| Plugin API v2 | Oct 2026 | Planned |

/table inserts a starter skeleton and puts the cursor in the first cell.

Auto-format

With auto-format on (the default), Shady Notes pads the source so the pipes line up as you type. The rendered table is unaffected — this is purely so the raw Markdown stays readable in another editor.

Moving around

Action	Key
Next cell	⇥
Previous cell	⇧⇥
New row below	⇧↵

⇥ in the last cell of the last row adds a new row, so you can fill a table without reaching for the mouse.

The table toolbar

Put the cursor inside a table and a small toolbar appears with row and column operations.

Screenshot table-toolbar.png

The table toolbar panel floating near a table, showing row and column controls.

Formatting inside cells

Cells take inline Markdown — bold, italic, code, links, and checkboxes:

| Task | Owner | Done |
|---|---|---|
| Draft **the copy** | @sam | [x] |
| Review `nginx.conf` | @alex | [ ] |

Appearance

Preferences → Editor controls how tables are drawn:

• Row lines and column lines, independently
• Striped rows
• A separate table font and size

Turning both line settings off gives a plainer look that suits dense tables.