About Table Insertion
Reading Forest allows you to insert tables into your notes. Organize information from books, compare concepts, summarize key points by chapter, and present structured data in a clear format.
How to Insert Tables
Table insertion is only available during inline note editing. Make sure your cursor is in the note input field.
Method 1: Insert from Menu
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Start inline note editing
Open a book and click the note input field to place your cursor -
Open the "Edit" menu
Click "Edit" in the menu bar -
Select "Insert" → "Table"
Click "Table" from the submenu -
Specify table size and style
Enter the number of rows and columns, then choose whether to include a header row and a border style (no borders / bordered) -
Click the [Insert] button
A table of the specified size is inserted at the cursor position. Click each cell to enter its content
The inserted table is a regular table with a header (heading row) and data rows.
Table Examples
Character List
| Name | Role | Traits |
|---|---|---|
| John | Protagonist | Strong sense of justice |
| Mary | Heroine | Kind and wise |
| Tom | Rival | Ambitious |
Reading Progress Log
| Date | Pages Read | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 1-50 | Introduction, world-building |
| 1/16 | 51-120 | Incident occurs, exciting plot |
| 1/17 | 121-200 | Climax, couldn't stop reading |
Glossary / Vocabulary
| Term | Definition | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Paradigm | Framework of thinking | 23 |
| Synergy | Combined effect | 45 |
| Resilience | Ability to recover | 78 |
Editing Tables
Entering and Editing Cell Content
The inserted table is a <table>. Place your cursor in any cell and type to enter or edit its content.
Adding Rows and Columns
You can add rows or columns by editing the table's <tr> (rows) and <td> (cells) directly in the note field. To add a new row, add a line like <tr><td>data1</td><td>data2</td></tr>.
Deleting Tables
Select the entire table and press Delete, or delete the text from <table> to </table>.
The insert dialog creates simple row × column tables. For complex tables (such as merged cells), edit the cell tags manually as needed.
FAQ
Q: The "Insert" menu is grayed out
The "Insert" menu is only available during inline note editing. Click the note input field to place your cursor, then try again.
Q: Can I add line breaks within a cell?
To add a line break within a cell, use the <br> tag. Example: <td>Line 1<br>Line 2</td>
Q: Can I adjust the table width?
Table width is automatically adjusted to fit the content. Manual column width specification is not supported.