Create table within entry?
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Is there a way to create a table (with columns that I can tab between) within an entry (similar to what you can do in Microsoft word or iOS Notes app?)
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From what I see on quick review is it seems MARKDOWN is some sort of coding or computer language?
That is certainly not user friendly for those of us who are not tech savvy. Every other word processor or note app I have used have some sort of user friendly implementation of how to put a small table within the notes. Please consider adding some user friendly implementation of this feature in the future, thank you.
Just to add a two column table would require me to learn a new coding language, and then each time, do some coding, just to make a small table look nice. There is no other word processor/note app that I am aware of, that requires this kind of coding by the user. (even the most basic app “notes” for iOS, has a simple process to add a table)
Thanks.
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Ok, so I figured it out, and the table looks ok, but it is a bit cumbersome and something more user friendly like many other notes type apps would be nice. If I add one note with tables every 6 months or more, which is kind of what I expect, I will probably have to relearn the feature or review the instructions every time.
Also, just as an FYI, your instruction say to add three back ticks, but the picture seems to show two back ticks and an apostrophe or forward tick. It does work with the three backticks as the text suggests.
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I’d be happy to pass this feedback along to the team on your behalf.
Your instruction say to add three back ticks, but the picture seems to show two back ticks and an apostrophe or forward tick
Thank you for bringing this up. I did double-check the documentation, and it appears correct there but not when published. I’ll have to see if we can get that to show correctly after publishing the doc.
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Has there been any progress with developing an easier way to introduce a table? I have today just started a month’s trial for Day One and will need to introduce a number of tables which will change over time. For example, I wish to record in table to document the cinema I watch, with Directors Name and other features included. I have worked out the Markdown way of making a table but it is counter intuitive and clumsy. Every other piece of software I have used have far easier ways of formatting a table. Thanks.
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@geoffbillett This is not currently something the team is working on, but the feature request for this is still open.
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yes there should be a simpler way to insert table and add delete column /rows . It’s a basic feature in google docs and it’s free. I don’t understand why day one won’t add it despite of being a premium service
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@aks02m3208 I’ll add your vote to the feature request.
If markdown isn’t something you’re familiar with, THIS website is a useful tool you can use to copy and paste a table into an entry.
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Tables would be great within the app but I fear it would need a significant editor update. Bear notes app had to wait years for the table function.
I’ve got a table saved in a template which is useful and a sort of workaround for now.
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Why on earth did you remove the functionality to create tables via Markdown (without offering users any alternative)? That change came without any prior notice! From my point of view, tables are an absolutely fundamental feature in any diary app. For example, I document my doctor’s visits that I need to see “at a glance” and where I don’t want one separate entry for each individual appointment. How can you remove such functionality? That is simply idiotic! And ironically, the instructions on how to create a table within Day One are still on the Day One support page … After using this app for at least 10 years (paying user, premium) I’m actively working now on my transition into another system/app.
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Hi @drgerdesa925a56375. Thanks for your feedback. We have more information about this change here: https://dayoneapp.com/guides/release-notes/changes-to-day-one-2024-19/. I will pass along your feedback to our design and development teams.
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Another feature removed – struggling to see how users could continue to rely upon Day One as a safe space for their thoughts! How can the app be used consistently if tools are present one day and not the next? You’ll be asking users to subscribe for ‘table’ functionality next!
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Hi @pauldreeves68087869a4, Thank you for your feedback! I will pass it along to the team.
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I find it inconceivable that Markdown has been removed. I can no longer trust Day One and will look for reliable and trustworthy alternatives. Day one has failed me after years as a customer.
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Hi @hallsworthb, just to clarify, Markdown functionality wasn’t removed all together. We removed markdown table rendering in HTML. While markdown tables were available on iOS, they were buggy and difficult to maintain, especially since Android and Web didn’t support them. Now, all tables will display as plain text markdown, affecting both previous and new entries.
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same here! How many votes would you need to include the table rendering feature which is user friendly ? :(
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