Tables in Obsidian are Trash. Here’s a Better Way to Work With Tables

Obsidian is a powerful note-taking tool. It has gained massive popularity among users due to its flexibility and customizability.

However, for those making a move from tools like Notion, the lack of robust table functionality can be a challenge.

While Obsidian(markdown) does offer tables, they rarely meet the need of users who are accustomed to more advanced table features. Markdown tables have limited functionality. This can be frustrating for those who rely on tables for organizing and presenting information.

In this article, we’ll talk about some tips to help you optimize your experience with tables in Obsidian so that you can make the most of this powerful tool.

Create Templates for Tables

If you frequently work with tables in Obsidian, creating templates can save you time and effort. By creating a template for a markdown table with your most frequently used format, you can quickly insert it into your notes without having to write the syntax from scratch each time.

For example, if you often use a 4x3 column layout, create a template for that specific format. To create a template, simply write out the table syntax in a new note, and then move it to the templates folder.