Index Table from Lists

Code Toolkit
Written By Squarestylist Support

What You'll Create

Clean, minimal index-style tables in Squarespace created from simple unordered lists. The code automatically converts your list structure into a proper HTML table, then applies elegant dotted borders with transparent backgrounds.

The Problem It Solves

Squarespace doesn't have a native table block, making data presentation challenging. Writing HTML tables manually is tedious and error-prone. This technique lets you create tables using simple bullet point lists - just format your content in a specific pattern, add a script, and your lists become styled tables.

Perfect For

Index directories, Pricing tables, Schedule displays, Comparison charts, Data presentations, Restaurant menus, Service listings.

What Makes This Different

This is a two-part solution: First, the code converts your unordered list structure into an HTML table. Then styling applies minimal aesthetics—transparent backgrounds, dotted row borders, and proper spacing. The first list item becomes a linked header, making it perfect for index-style navigation tables.

Details

  • Section Type: Fluid & Classic

  • Code Type: CSS + JavaScript

  • Prerequisites: Classic Editor section with unordered list formatted in specific pattern

  • Toolkit Title: Index Table

Learn This Technique

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