How to Convert Markdown Text to a Table in Google Slides™

Unlike Google Docs™, Google Slides™ does not have a built-in feature to automatically convert Markdown-formatted text into a table. If you try to paste Markdown table syntax into a slide, it will just appear as plain text.

Our Text To Table Converter Add-On provides a solution, allowing you to convert text formatted as a Markdown table directly within your Google Slides™ presentations.

This post explains how to use the Add-On for this purpose.

Using the Text To Table Add-On in Google Slides™

1. Select Markdown Table Text
   Highlight the Markdown table text you want to convert on your slide.

   Example Coffee Order Markdown Table:

   | Customer    | Order         | Milk           | Notes                      |
   |-------------|---------------|----------------|----------------------------|
   | Alice       | Latte         | Oat            | *Extra shot requested*     |
   | Bob         | Americano     | **None**       |                            |
   | Charlie     | Cappuccino    | ~~Soy~~ Almond | Use `promo_code_BOGO`      |
   | Diana       | Flat White    | Whole          | **Decaf**; *Handle w/ care* |

   

2. Run the Add-On Conversion Navigate through the Google Slides™ menu: Extensions > Text To Table Converter > 🔤 ➜ 🔡 Selected Text to Table.

3. View the Converted Table The Add-On inserts a new table onto your slide based on the Markdown structure (rows and columns). It supports common Markdown syntax within the cells:

   • Table structure (|---|---|) is correctly interpreted.
   • Basic text formatting like **bold**, *italics*, and ~~strikethrough~~ is applied.
   • Text enclosed in backticks (`code`) is formatted as code.

   

Conclusion

While Google Slides™ lacks a native way to handle Markdown tables, the Text To Table Converter Add-On offers a practical solution. By using the Selected Text to Table function, you can easily convert your basic Markdown table text, including common formatting like bold, italics, and code snippets, into a table directly within your slides.

Converting Markdown Tables in Other Apps?

Need to do this in Docs™ or Sheets™?

• How to Convert Markdown Tables in Google Docs™
• How to Convert Markdown Tables in Google Sheets™