Simple Tables are standalone grids you can drop anywhere in your notes to organize information into rows and columns. They're perfect for quickly structuring data, creating flashcards (for vocabulary, historical dates, amino acids, Punnett squares, etc.), or storing multiple pieces of related information in a clear, easy-to-scan format.
Once inserted, you can click inside any cell and start typing. All the usual editor features, such as bolding, italicizing, highlighting, and inserting math, are also available within a cell.
Simple Tables are a RemNote Pro feature. Free users can create up to three tables in total (any mix of Simple and Advanced Tables) to try the feature out. For a quick overview of both table types, see Tables.
Creating a Simple Table
There are several ways to create a Simple Table in RemNote:
Click the Simple Table button in the bottom toolbar.
Click the + icon next to an empty Rem and select Simple Table.
Type the
/simple tablecommand.
Editing and Navigating
Navigation and editing within a Simple Table are straightforward:
Click any cell to edit its content.
Press Enter within a cell to create nested bullet points, just like regular Rems.
Use the three-dot menu (⋯) to format text (bold, italics, colors), align content, set background colors, or hide/show headers.
Resize rows and columns by dragging their edges, or click Fit to Screen to auto-size.
Tip: You can use keyboard shortcuts to make working with Simple Tables even faster. See Navigating Tables with the Keyboard for a list of all shortcuts supported in tables.
Header Rows and Columns
Header rows and columns appear as gray sections at the top and left side of your table, clearly labeling what each row or column represents. This makes it easy to quickly find, sort, and understand information.
You can decide whether to display or hide these headers by clicking the grid icon located in the top right corner of the table.
Formatting Simple Tables
You can add colors, highlights, text formats, text alignment, and more to your Simple Tables.
Format entire rows or columns by hovering over the top of a column or the left side of a row to reveal the
...button, then select Cell format & style.
Or drag to select individual cells and then format them.
Importing Simple Tables
You can import tables into RemNote in a couple of powerful ways:
Paste tables directly from web pages, Excel, or Google Sheets. RemNote will automatically convert them into Simple Tables, preserving your data's structure and formatting.
Paste images or screenshots of tables. Then use the ⋯ → AI Convert to Text option to have RemNote's AI extract the text and build a table for you.
For more information on importing table data into your notes, see Pasting Tables and CSV Data into RemNote.
Flashcards from Simple Tables
Creating flashcards from Simple Tables works almost identically to making them from Advanced Tables. For a full walkthrough of enabling flashcard generation, choosing card directions, and customizing what appears on each card, see Generating Flashcards from Tables.