Feature request: Adding Support for Tables in Notebook Notes

[Binji00]

Description:

As a user of Folio, I've been utilizing the notebook feature extensively for organizing my thoughts, documenting processes, and keeping track of important information. However, I noticed a missing piece that would greatly enhance the usability and versatility of this feature: the ability to create tables within the notes.

Proposal:

I'd like to suggest adding support for creating tables directly within the notebook notes. This would enable users like me to present structured data in a clear and organized manner, right alongside our text content. Here's how it could work:

1. Simple Table Creation: Introduce an intuitive way for users to define tables within the markdown-based notebook notes. This could involve a syntax similar to what's used in other markdown environments, making it easy to learn and use.

2. Visual Table Editor: Implement an interactive interface within the notebook editor, allowing users to create and edit tables visually. This would include options for adding/removing rows and columns, adjusting cell contents, and customizing the appearance of the table.

3. Basic Table Operations: Ensure that essential table operations such as sorting, filtering, and resizing are supported, making the tables more functional and user-friendly.

Benefits:

• Improved Organization: With the ability to include tables, users can better structure and present their data within the notebook, enhancing readability and comprehension.

• Enhanced Collaboration: Teams collaborating on projects can benefit from sharing structured data within the notebook, facilitating better communication and understanding.

• Increased Versatility: Adding support for tables expands the range of use cases for the notebook feature, making it a more versatile tool for project management, documentation, and data analysis.

Implementation Details:

• Consider leveraging existing libraries or frameworks for rendering and manipulating tables within the notebook environment, ensuring compatibility with different markdown parsers and editors.

• Gathering feedback from users on their specific needs and preferences regarding table functionality can help prioritize key features and ensure a user-friendly implementation.

Additional Notes:

As someone who relies on the notebook feature for various tasks, I believe that adding support for tables would significantly enhance its usefulness and make Folio an even more valuable tool for users.
I'm eager to see this feature implemented and would be happy to provide further feedback or assistance in any way possible.

Thank you for considering this suggestion. I'm excited about the potential for improving the notebook feature, and I'm confident that adding support for tables would be a valuable addition for users like me.

Feel free to adjust any details to better fit your specific situation!

[toolstack]

Unfortunately proper table support won't be possible with the current editor, it's designed as a text editor and doesn't have the capabilities required to implement tables without a lot of hacks.

It is likely that I'll add in some formatting of tables, ie make them use the mono-space font and probably centred in the display, but not a full proper visual editor.

A button to insert a template table is probably doable as well.

[toolstack]

#63 now formats tables as monospace and centres them in the display.

I'll leave this open for a bit, I might add a button to "create/insert" a pre-formatted table, but I'm leaning towards not just because it will be a good bit of work for very little benefit.