Quick answer
To add a row to a Coda table, open your doc, click into the table, then click the plus icon at the bottom of the table or place your cursor in the last row and press Enter. Right-click any row to insert one above or below instead.
Steps at a glance
- Open your Coda doc and navigate to the table.
- Click into any cell in the table's last row.
- Click the plus icon below the table to add a row.
- Or press Enter in the last cell to add a row.
- Right-click a row to insert a row above or below.
- Enter your data into the new row's cells.
Summary
Adding rows is one of the most common actions you'll take in a Coda table, whether you're logging tasks, tracking projects, or building a database. Coda offers several ways to add rows — a click-to-add icon, keyboard shortcuts, and a right-click context menu — so you can insert data quickly wherever you need it in the table.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open your Coda doc and find the table
Open the Coda doc containing the table you want to edit. Scroll to the table, which may sit alongside other elements like text blocks or pages in your doc's outline.
Step 2
Locate the add-row icon
Scroll to the bottom of the table until you see a plus (+) icon in a row beneath the last entry. This icon is Coda's default way to append a new row at the end of the table.
Step 3
Click the plus icon to insert a new row
Click the plus icon once to create a blank row directly below the current last row. The cursor will automatically land in the first editable cell of the new row so you can start typing right away.
Step 4
Use Enter to add rows while typing
If you're already working in the table's last row, press Enter (or Return) after filling in a cell to instantly generate a new row below it. This is the fastest method when entering several rows of data in a row.
Step 5
Insert a row in a specific position
To add a row somewhere other than the bottom, right-click on any existing row number or row handle. Choose 'Insert row above' or 'Insert row below' from the context menu to place the new row exactly where you need it.
Step 6
Fill in the new row's data
Click into each cell of the new row and enter your values. If you need to capture more information than your current columns allow, you can add columns to the table before or after adding rows.
Step 7
Verify the row was added correctly
Scroll through the table to confirm the new row appears in the expected position and that any formulas or formatting applied to other rows carried over correctly.
Why this matters
You're building a project tracker or content calendar in Coda and need to log new tasks, entries, or records as they come in. Knowing every way to add a row — quickly at the bottom or precisely in the middle — keeps your table organized and saves you time as your data grows.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add multiple rows at once in Coda?
Yes. Paste multiple rows of data copied from a spreadsheet directly into the table, and Coda will automatically create new rows to fit the pasted content.
Is adding rows available on Coda's free plan?
Yes, adding, editing, and deleting rows is a core table feature available to all users on Coda's free plan with no restrictions.
Can I add a row without using the mouse?
Yes. With your cursor in the last cell of the table, press Enter to add a new row without touching the plus icon.
Will adding a row affect existing formulas in the table?
Column formulas automatically apply to new rows if they're set at the column level. Row-specific formulas won't transfer unless you copy them manually into the new row.
Related guides
Continue with more step-by-step guides for getting work done.
How to Add Columns to a Coda TableLearn how to add, rename, and configure new columns in a Coda table using the built-in plus button and column type menu.
How to Add Pages in CodaLearn how to add, place, and organize pages and subpages in Coda using the page list panel, right-click menu, and New Page button.
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