How to Easily Create and Work with Tables in Apple Notes?

The release of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra 10.13 introduced a new useful feature for the Notes app. An iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra 10.13 user can now create tables in his or her iOS device using Apple Notes. If you are into creating write-ups, this feature will surely come quite handy when you need to create tables in content. If you need to use this feature but don’t know how to use it, you can follow the information provided in this guide to know how to create and work with tables in Apple Notes.

Steps to Add Tables in Apple Notes

1.) On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Notes app.

2.) If you wish to add a table in an existing note, simply open the desired note. If you wish to add it to a new note, open a new note in the app.

3.) After opening the note, tap on the Table button located on the Toolbar. If using Mac, you can select Format and then Table option. This will open a basic table on the note with two columns and two rows.

4.) Once the table appears on the screen, you can start entering the data in the relevant cells. Moreover, if you wish to manage rows and columns by adding or removing more cells, you can use the formatting option from the keypad shown on the top-left section.

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Steps to Work with Table in Apple Notes on iPhone or iPad

1.) Start by tapping on the cell in the table.

2.) Next, to delete or add a row or column, tap on the handle next to the column or row.

3.) When the handle menu appears on the screen, tap on your selection.

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4.) If you wish to select multiple cells in a table, you will need to tap inside the desired cells and tap Select when the menu appears on the screen. This will highlight the cell.

5.) You can then use the circles on the corners to drag and select the desired number of cells in the table.

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6.)  Now, if you wish to format the text inside a cell, you will need to tap inside the relevant cell and tap Select or Select All in the menu. Then, tap on the text button in the menu to make changes to the text using the formatting options available.

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7.) If you wish to convert a text inside a table to a plain text, simply tap on the desired cells in the table and then tap on the Table button in the toolbar. A menu will pop on your screen in which you will need to tap on the Convert to Text option.

8.) To rearrange the columns or rows, tap on the first cell of the table for the column or row you wish to move. Once the column or row gets highlighted, simply drag and drop the row or column to the new location using your finger.

 Steps to Work with Table in Apple Notes on Mac

1.) To add or delete a row or column, click on the cell in the table and select handle next to the column or row where you wish to add or delete a column or row.

2.) If you wish to format the text inside a particular cell, click inside that cell and drag through the text to select it. Then, click on the Format button in the menu and select Font or Text to make changes to the selection.

3.) If you wish to convert text inside a table to plain text, click inside one the cells in the table and select Format option in the menu. Then click on the Convert to Text option to make desired changes.

4.) To rearrange columns or rows, click on the first cell in the table for the column or row you wish to move. Once the column or row gets highlighted, drag the cell to a new location using your mouse or trackpad.

So, this is how you can create and work with tables in Apple Notes.

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