How to Use Tables in Notes App on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

How to Use Tables in Notes App on iPhone and Mac

Notes app has vastly improved with the introduction of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. It has got some highly functional features including the option to insert tablet to a note on iPhone/iPad and Mac.

The process of adding a table in the Notes app on iOS 11 and macOS High is quite straightforward. Moreover, you can also rearrange columns, rows and even convert tablet to text.

How to Use Tables in Notes App on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

How to Add a Table in Note on iPhone in iOS 11

Step #1. Launch the Notes app on your iOS device.

Step #2. Now, you need to either open an existing note or create a new one.

Step #3. Next, bring up the keyboard and tap the table icon (looks like a set of boxes) on the left side of the app.

Insert Table into Notes App on iPhone or iPad

Now, a table will be added to the note.

Adding a Table in Notes App on iPhone

How to Add Columns or Rows in the Table in Note

If you want to add more columns or rows, tap on the little gray bar next to an active row or column and then tap on Add Row/Columm.

Add Row or Columm in Table in Notes App on iPhone

How to Delete Columns or Rows from Table in Notes App

To delete columns or rows tap on the gray bar next to an active row or column and then tap on Delete Column/Row.

Delete Row or Columm in Table in Notes App on iPhone

How to Rearrange Columns and Rows in Notes App

If you want to rearrange columns and rows, tap the tiny gray bar to highlight a row or column and then drag it into a new position.

Rearrange Row or Columm in Notes App on iPhone

How to Copy, Share, Delete a Table or Covert a Table to Text

Simply hold a finger down on the table icon to bring up additional options like Copy Table, Share Table, Convert to Text and Delete Table.

Copy, Share, Delete a Table or Covert a Table to Text in Notes App on iPhone

How to Add a Table to a Note on Mac in macOS High Sierra

Step #1. Open the Notes app on your Mac.

Step #2. Now, open a note.

Step #3. Next, you need to click on table menu icon at the top of the screen.

Insert a Table in Notes App on Mac

Now, a table will be inserted into the Note.

Add Table to Notes App on Mac

How to Add, or Delete Rows and Columns in Notes App in macOS High Sierra

Click on the tiny gray handles that are located on the top and side of the table. Then add, or delete rows as per your needs.

Add Delete Rows and Columns in Notes App on Mac
Add or Delete Rows and Columms in Notes App on Mac

How to Rearrange Rows and Columns

To rearrange the row or collum, click and drag the gray handle to the desired location.

Rearrange Row or Columm in Table in Notes App

How to Convert a Table into Text

To turn the table into text click anywhere in the table and click on Format from the top navigation. Finally, click on “Convert To Text.”

Convert Table into Text in Notes App on Mac

Wrapping up

What’s your take on the Notes app and how much impressed are you with it? Share your feedback in the comments below.

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