Tables and Charts

Charts tell a story better when they stay simple. Presenter’s charts are focused, with quiet colors and readable layouts. Create tables and charts directly in the Markdown Editor. No third-party tools. No copy-paste.

Adding Tables

Markdown tables are easier to read than HTML, but still a weak spot. This is how a table renders in the Editor.

A table in Presenter with a contextual toolbar for customization.

Typing tables by hand with Markdown syntax is tedious. iA Presenter includes a built-in table generator. Choose rows and columns in the Text Inspector on the right, then insert.
You can also create a table from the Menu bar Format → Table

The tables and charts options in the right-hand inspector

You can import an existing CSV if your data is ready. For larger datasets, use native CSV blocks. This keeps complex data manageable.

You can also copy-paste a table from your browser. It will paste it directly in Markdown in the Editor.

To edit a table, click inside it. A contextual toolbar appears on the top of the table. Use the first two buttons to quickly switch between presenting your data as a chart or table. Click on the three dots icon ... to adjust structure, add labels, apply colors, or write a caption.

A menu open from the contextual toolbar to customize the table

💡 Use Edit Table to work on larger tables more comfortably than editing them directly in the Editor.

More options are available inside the table. Click in the top row of the table and a drop-down arrow will appear to open another contextual menu, where you can, among others, add or delete columns.

Another context menu can be opened from within the top row of the table

Tables stay clean as you work. Formatting adapts automatically, even when pasting data from external sources.

Making Charts

Every table can become a chart. Just like for tables, click inside the table, then select the chart icon in the contextual toolbar (the icon in the middle).

A table in Presenter that has been converted to charts from the contextual toolbar

Use the three dots ... on the right side of the toolbar for more options. Click inside the top-level row to reveal the other drop-down menu. Click and drag the grabber icon at the left of the cell to move the entire column.

Charts work out of the box. The selection is intentionally limited: bar, line, and pie. Layouts adapt automatically. Colors are balanced and match your theme. No fine-tuning needed.

Charts in Presenter adapting to Copenhagen theme colors — Charts in the Copenhagen theme use soft, pastel colors. Calm, readable, and in line with the overall quiet tone.

Charts in Presenter adapting to New York theme colors — Charts in the New York theme use bold, bright colors. Clear, high-contrast, and in touch with the dynamic palette.

Just like with text and visual elements in slides, charts follow the good old rule: less is more. Keep your data simple, and reduce the number of charts to only what your audience truly needs to understand the story.