Does it require a separator row?

Yes, a valid Markdown separator row like |---|---| is required on the second line.

Can I force all columns to the same alignment?

Yes, use the 'Force alignment' dropdown to override per-column alignment.

Does it handle escaped pipe characters in cells?

Yes, a backslash before a pipe (\|) is treated as literal text, not a column separator.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs, so your input never leaves your device and nothing is logged or stored on our servers.

Does it work offline and on mobile?

Yes. Once the page has loaded it keeps working without a network connection, and the layout is responsive so it stays usable on phones and tablets.

Markdown Table Formatter

Prettify and align Markdown tables with column alignment.

Support

Works Offline

Privacy First

No Login

No API

Force alignment

Markdown table input

Formatted table

Markdown

| Name  | Age | City     |
| ----- | --- | -------- |
| Ada   | 32  | London   |
| Grace | 41  | New York |

2 data rows · 3 columns

About the Markdown Table Formatter

Paste a Markdown table and automatically align its columns with consistent padding, with the option to force left, center, or right alignment across all columns.

Popular uses

markdown table
table formatter
markdown align
pretty markdown table

Examples

Messy table

|a|b|
|-|-|
|1|2|

Output

| a   | b   |
| --- | --- |
| 1   | 2   |

Keyboard shortcuts

Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
Reset the inputsAlt + R
Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K

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Frequently asked questions

Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-06 · Runs entirely in your browser