Typst Table Paste

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A VSCode extension that automatically converts RTF or CSV tables from the clipboard to Typst table syntax. Ideal for regression tables, academic papers, and quick table reuse in Typst.

🖼️ Demo

🚀 Quick Start

Create from Clipboard

1. Copy a table from Excel, Word, or a CSV source.
2. In a .typ file, press Ctrl+Shift+V (or Cmd+Shift+V).
3. A table file is saved to typ_tables/, and a reference is inserted at the cursor.
4. You can edit the table file separately to keep your main file clean.

Note: Use Ctrl+Shift+V instead of Ctrl+V to avoid conflicts with other paste extensions (like typst-figure-pastetools).

Create from CSV/Excel/RTF File

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P) to open the command palette.
2. Type "Typst Table Paste: Convert From File".
3. Select one or more CSV, Excel, or RTF files to import.
4. For Excel files with multiple sheets, choose which sheet(s) to convert.
5. Tables are saved to typ_tables/ using source filenames (e.g., data.csv → data.typ).

Note on RTF files: RTF table conversion may not be perfect for all tables. For best results, export to CSV/Excel format first. If you encounter conversion issues, please submit an issue on GitHub.

Rename Table Files

Rename table files with automatic reference updates:

• In editor: Press Shift+F2 on include statement line or right-click → "Rename Table File"
• In explorer: Right-click .typ file in typ_tables/ → "Rename Typst Table"

All references are automatically updated across workspace.

Round Numbers in Tables

Round numbers in existing .typ table files to a specified number of decimal places:

• In editor: Open a .typ file, then use command palette → "Typst Table Paste: Round Numbers in Table"
• In explorer: Right-click any .typ file → "Round Numbers in Table"
• Choose to overwrite the original file or save as a new file
• Supports multiple number formats:
  • Normal numbers: 0.123456 → 0.123
  • Scientific notation: 1.23456e-5 → 1.235e-5
  • Percentages: 12.3456% → 12.346%
  • Parentheses: (0.045678) → (0.046)
  • Typst syntax: 0.123456#super[***] → 0.123#super[***]
• Configure decimal places in settings (default: 3)

✨ Features

Core Features

• RTF/CSV/Excel table detection and conversion
  • Supports Word RTF, Stata RTF, CSV, and Excel formats
  • Automatic table structure detection
  • Preserves borders, alignment, and formatting
• Preserve significance markers, borders, and alignment
• Automatic layout for small vs. large tables (≤5 columns: compact, >5 columns: expanded)
• Smart file naming from source filenames (e.g., data.csv → data.typ)
• Rename tables with automatic reference updates (Shift+F2)
• Auto-number duplicate filenames (e.g., data.typ, data_1.typ, data_2.typ)
• Round numbers in tables: Process existing .typ files to round numbers to specified decimal places

Academic Paper Support

• Three-line table format and automatic divider insertion (optional)
• Automatic math mode conversion for variable names and R² (optional)
• Interaction term formatting (* → times)
• Greek letter recognition

Advanced Features

• File path detection from clipboard (supports Windows/Unix paths, quoted paths, file:// URIs)
• Panel system for multiple CSV file imports

📦 Installation

From Source

1. Clone or download this project
2. Run in the project directory:

   npm install
   npm run compile

3. Press F5 in VSCode to start debugging mode

From Marketplace

Search for "Typst Table Paste" in the VSCode extension marketplace.

🧪 Examples

Input (CSV)

="",="(1)",="(2)",="(3)"
="Variable",="Coef",="SE"
="X1",="0.05***",="0.01"

Output (Typst)

Small table (3 columns):

#table(
  columns: (auto, 1fr, 1fr),
  align: (left, center, center),

  [], [(1)], [(2)],

  [Variable], [Coef], [SE],

  [X1], [0.05#super[\*\*\*]], [0.01],
)

Large table (7 columns):

#table(
  columns: (auto, 1fr, 1fr, 1fr, 1fr, 1fr, 1fr),
  align: (left, center, center, center, center, center, center),

  [],
  [(1)],
  [(2)],
  [(3)],
  [(4)],
  [(5)],
  [(6)],


  [Variable],
  [Coef1],
  [Coef2],
  [Coef3],
  [Coef4],
  [Coef5],
  [Coef6],
)

Math Mode Conversion Example

When autoMathMode is enabled:

Input (CSV):

Variable,(1),(2)
log_gdp,0.45***,0.52***
gdp_growth,0.12*,0.15**
alpha * beta,0.08,0.10
ln(population),0.23**,0.25**

Output (Typst):

#table(
  columns: (auto, 1fr, 1fr),
  align: (left, center, center),

  [Variable], [(1)], [(2)],

  [$log_"gdp"$], [0.45#super[\*\*\*]], [0.52#super[\*\*\*]],
  [$"gdp"_"growth"$], [0.12#super[\*]], [0.15#super[\*\*]],
  [$alpha times beta$], [0.08], [0.10],
  [$ln("population")$], [0.23#super[\*\*]], [0.25#super[\*\*]],
)

Three-Line Table Example

When threeLineTable is enabled:

#table(
  columns: (auto, 1fr, 1fr),
  align: (left, center, center),
  stroke: none,

  table.hline(),
  [], [(1)], [(2)],
  table.hline(stroke: 0.5pt),

  [Variable], [Coef], [SE],
  [X1], [0.05#super[\*\*\*]], [0.01],

  table.hline(),
)

Custom Include Template Examples

You can customize how table references are inserted using the includeTemplate setting:

Default:

"typstTablePaste.includeTemplate": "#figure(include \"{path}\")"

With caption:

"typstTablePaste.includeTemplate": "#figure(include \"{path}\", caption: [Table])"

Simple include:

"typstTablePaste.includeTemplate": "#include \"{path}\""

Custom wrapper:

"typstTablePaste.includeTemplate": "#block(include \"{path}\")"

🧩 Supported Formats

CSV Format

• Standard CSV: Comma-separated, e.g., Header1,Value1,Value2
• Equals-separated CSV: Using ="value" format, e.g., ="Header1",="Value1"

Excel Format

• Excel files: .xlsx, .xls, .xlsm formats
• Multiple sheets: Choose specific sheets or convert all sheets
• Automatic data extraction: Extracts formatted values from cells

RTF Format

• Tables copied from Microsoft Word
• Tables copied from Microsoft Excel
• Tables copied from other applications that support RTF format

Stata Console Format (Experimental)

• Tables copied directly from Stata console output
• Basic table structure detection and conversion
• Note: This is an experimental feature. For complex tables, it's recommended to export the table to CSV or Excel first for better results.

🛠️ Configuration

Search for "Typst Table Paste" in VSCode settings.

Setting	Default	Description
typstTablePaste.autoConvert	true	Automatically convert tables when pasting
typstTablePaste.preserveSuperscript	true	Preserve significance markers as superscript
typstTablePaste.preserveBorders	true	Preserve table border styles
typstTablePaste.preserveAlignment	true	Preserve table alignment
typstTablePaste.threeLineTable	false	Use three-line table format (top, header bottom, bottom lines only)
typstTablePaste.autoMathMode	false	Automatically convert variable names and R² to math mode
typstTablePaste.mathModeExclusions	["Constant", "Controls", "Observations", "N", "Fixed Effects", "Year FE", "Firm FE", "Industry FE", "Country FE"]	Terms to exclude from math mode conversion
typstTablePaste.addDividerAfterConstant	false	Add a divider after the Constant row
typstTablePaste.tableFolder	"typ_tables"	Folder name for saving table files
typstTablePaste.includeTemplate	"#figure(include \"{path}\")"	Template for table references
typstTablePaste.promptForTableName	false	Prompt for table filename when pasting from clipboard or importing from file
typstTablePaste.roundingDecimalPlaces	3	Number of decimal places for rounding numbers in tables (0-10)

Example settings.json:

{
  "typstTablePaste.autoConvert": true,
  "typstTablePaste.threeLineTable": false,
  "typstTablePaste.addDividerAfterConstant": false,
  "typstTablePaste.autoMathMode": false,
  "typstTablePaste.tableFolder": "typ_tables",
  "typstTablePaste.includeTemplate": "#figure(include \"{path}\")",
  "typstTablePaste.roundingDecimalPlaces": 3
}

❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting

• Nothing happens on paste: Make sure the active file is .typ, and try Ctrl+Shift+V. Check for keybinding conflicts.
• Conflicts with other paste extensions: Prefer Ctrl+Shift+V, or remap the shortcut to avoid collisions.
• R² or variables not in math mode: Enable typstTablePaste.autoMathMode and ensure the term is not in mathModeExclusions.
• Change output folder: Set typstTablePaste.tableFolder to a custom path.
• Cannot import RTF files directly: RTF files can only be processed from clipboard (copy from Word/Excel). Use "Convert from File" only for CSV files.

🔒 Privacy

Clipboard data is processed locally in VSCode and is not sent over the network.

🧰 Development

Setup

git clone https://github.com/leichaoL/typst-table-paste.git
cd typst-table-paste
npm install

Compile

npm run compile

Debug

Press F5 in VSCode to start debugging.

Package

npm install -g @vscode/vsce
vsce package

🧭 Known Limitations

• Stata console tables: Experimental support available. Simple tables work well, but complex tables may not convert perfectly. For best results, export tables to CSV/Excel format first.

📝 Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for version history.

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.