Markdown Tools
Markdown Table Formatter / Aligner
Reformat messy Markdown tables into clean, aligned columns.
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What is Table Formatter?
A table formatter for Markdown: it takes an already-written but messily aligned table and re-pads every column to a clean, readable alignment.
How it works
Each row is parsed into cells, column widths are computed, and cells are padded to align the pipes and separators.
- Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
- Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
- Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.
Examples
Aligning ragged tables
Paste a messy table with misaligned pipes and the formatter pads every column for clean, readable alignment.
Common mistakes
Alignment is cosmetic
Formatting only changes padding — the parsed table data is identical before and after.
Frequently asked questions
Does it preserve alignment settings?
Yes — the delimiter row's alignment colons are kept and re-applied to the padded output.
What if a row has the wrong column count?
The formatter flags inconsistent rows so you can fix them first.