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HTML Table Generator

Build HTML tables visually. Add rows and columns, set headers, and copy the markup.

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About this tool

A visual builder for HTML tables. Click to add rows and columns, type your data directly into the cells, and get clean, properly-indented HTML <table> markup ready to paste into your project. Toggle the first row as a header row (<thead> with <th> cells), set per-column text alignment with the inline selector on each cell, and add an optional <caption>.

Example: three columns — Name, Role, Team — with a header row produces a <thead>/<tbody> structure with the column labels in <th> and the data rows in <td>. All cell content is safely escaped so your HTML always works.

Use it when you need a quick HTML table for documentation, an email template, a README, or a static page — no need to hand-write <tr> and <td> tags. Download as a complete .html file or copy the <table> fragment for pasting into an existing page.

FAQ

Does this generate accessible tables?

It generates valid semantic HTML with <thead>, <tbody>, and <th> when the header row is enabled. For full accessibility you should add a scope attribute and a summary or aria-describedby on your own — those depend on the table's purpose and surrounding content.

Can I merge cells (colspan / rowspan)?

Not yet. The builder currently produces uniform grids — every row has the same number of columns. If you need merged cells you can take the generated HTML and add colspan/rowspan attributes by hand.

What happens if I leave a cell empty?

Empty cells output <code>&amp;nbsp;</code> (a non-breaking space) so the browser renders the cell border correctly. This is the standard convention for empty HTML table cells.

Does it add any CSS or inline styles?

Only the text-align style if you change a cell's alignment from the default (left). No colors, borders, or fonts are included — those belong in your own stylesheet.

Can I import existing CSV data?

This tool builds tables visually. If you already have CSV data, use the <a href="/tools/csv-to-html-table/">CSV to HTML Table Generator</a> — paste your CSV and get styled <code>&lt;table&gt;</code> markup with borders, stripes, and hover highlights.

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