How to create and format tables in Notes

With the release of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra 10.13, a new useful function appeared in the Notes application: tables. Now you can create and format tables inside notes, if simple text and lists are not enough for you.

How to create a table in Notes

1) Open the Notes app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

2) Select an existing note or create a new one.

3) Click the Table icon in the toolbar. On the Mac, you can also select Format > Table.

A table of two rows and two columns appears. You can start typing in the text.

You can also add rows and columns, change their places and apply formatting options.

Work with Notes on iPhone and iPad

To add or remove columns/rows:

1) Select the table cell.

2) Click on the small icon on the top or the left of the table, depending on which item you want to insert or delete.

3) When the menu appears, select the desired option.

To select multiple cells in a table:

1) Touch the screen inside the cell and on the menu that appears, press Select.

2) One cell will be highlighted. Pull the corner of the frame to select other cells. You can select the entire column, the entire row, or the entire table.

To change the text in a cell:

1) Touch the screen inside the cell and press Select or Select all .

2) Click on the button with the text formatting icons to apply bold, italic, underline or underscore.

To render the text from the table:

1) Click inside the cell.

2) Click the Table button on the toolbar.

3) Select Convert to Text.

To swap rows or columns:

1) Select the first cell in the row or column that you want to move.

2) When a row or column is selected, drag them to another location.

Working with tables in Notes on Mac

To add or remove rows/columns:

1) Select the cell.

2) Click the icon that is responsible for the column or row.

3) Click the down arrow and select the desired option from the menu.

To select multiple cells:

1) Click on the cell.

2) Drag the mouse cursor to select the other cells.

To change the text in a cell:

1) Select the text in the cell as usual.

2) Click on the Format menu and select Font or Text.

To render the text from the table:

1) Select the cell with the text.

2) Click Format and select Convert to Text.

To swap rows or columns:

1) Select the first cell of the row or column.

2) When a row or column is selected, drag them around the screen using the mouse or trackpad.

How to create and format lists in Notes on a Mac

The Notes program on Mac is a handy tool for creating virtual notes that you can put on your desktop, just like real ones.

This is a very simple program, and you can create lists in it, which is especially convenient. You can create to-do lists, purchases, ideas, etc. Below we will tell you how to create and format lists in Notes.

How to create lists in Notes on Mac

Open Notes on the Mac and you will see a new blank note.

1) Click on the note.

2) Hold down the Option and Tab keys at the same time.

3) When the first item appears, start compiling the list.

After each item, press the Return (Enter) key to move to the new one. To end the list, press this key twice. After that you can add plain text to the note.

Subparagraphs

If you need to add sub-items to the list, this is also possible. For example, you need to make a list of cases consisting of several elements.

• Select the item you want to add sub-items to, and press Tab.

To return to adding the usual items:

• Select the line in which you want to continue the main points, and hold Shift along with Tab.

How to format lists in Notes

It's very easy to change the appearance of lists. You can choose different items, switch to numbered lists, add prefixes and suffixes.

1) Select a row from the list. Hold down the Control key and click on the left mouse button or trackpad.

2) In the menu that appears, select List .

You will see a small menu with options. Choose a style for identifying items, prefixes and suffixes, etc.

You can also select the sub-items that can be marked. First, empty squares will be displayed near them, and after execution you will be able to mark them with checkmarks.

Notes on the Mac are great for work, study and daily life, and use lists in them as conveniently as possible.