Apple has added tables to Freeform in iOS 26.2 beta 1. This is the first time Freeform supports grid-style layouts on iPhone and iPad. The change gives you a simple way to structure ideas instead of juggling sticky notes or scattered text boxes.
Freeform works as a flexible whiteboard for photos, drawings, links, files, and notes. Apple describes it as a “boundless canvas” for solo work or collaboration. Tables join that canvas so you can organize information without leaving the board.
You add a table from the attachment menu inside a board. You can pick a size, type text or lists into cells, add rows and columns with clear plus buttons, and resize the table by dragging the corner handles. It feels fast and predictable.
This addition fits well with how many people already use Freeform for planning, research, and team sessions. You no longer need to paste images of spreadsheets or draw crude grids by hand.
What tables add to Freeform
Tables give structure to Freeform’s open canvas. You can combine them with sketches, images, and links on the same board. This keeps context in one place and reduces tab-hopping.
They also help during live collaboration. Everyone sees updates in real time as you assign tasks, track status, or compare options in rows and columns.
You can still move and scale a table like any other object on the board, so layouts adapt as your plan grows.
Quick ways to use tables
- Roadmaps with columns for phase, owner, deadline, and status.
- Research matrices comparing features, price, and pros and cons.
- Meeting notes with action items and due dates.
- Content calendars listing topics, links, and assets on one board.
How to try it
- Install iOS 26.2 beta on your device.
- Open Freeform and create or open a board.
- Tap the attachment button and choose Table.
- Select the size, then type into cells.
- Use the plus buttons to add rows or columns.
- Drag the corners to resize the table.
Freeform already lets you think visually. Tables add order when you need it. This update turns Freeform into a better space for planning, editing, and group work without switching apps.
Here’s what we know: the feature is live in iOS 26.2 beta 1 and iPadOS 26.2 beta, it lives in the attachment menu, and it supports quick edits and resizing. That makes Freeform more useful for everyday work and larger projects.
