Are you frustrated with all your stuff squeezed into one column in Notion? Do you wish you could arrange your notes, tasks, and projects better? Well, you are lucky! Notion lets you create many columns on one page. This gives you power to structure your workspace your way.
This guide will teach you everything about making columns in Notion. We will look at different methods, tips, and tricks. Let's get started!
Columns in Notion display your content side-by-side on one page. This feature lets you break free from the one-column layout. You can organize your information in a better way.
Creating columns is very useful when working on projects. You can separate different types of content like notes, tasks, and references. Columns are great for making dashboards, wikis, knowledge bases, and task managers.
Using columns in Notion has many benefits:
Notion recently added an option that makes creating columns easy. Here's how to use it:
Go to the page where you want columns, then click the "+" icon at the top or press "/" to open options.
Type "columns" and select the "Columns" option.
Choose how many columns you want (e.g., two columns, three columns).
Add your content to each column by clicking inside and typing or pasting.
That's it! You've created columns using Notion's built-in option.
Once you have columns, you can customize them to suit your needs. Here are some tips:
If using the built-in option, Notion will make all columns even width. But you can manually adjust column width by dragging the divider bar.
If dragging and dropping blocks, resize the blocks to adjust column width.
To make columns organized and easy to read, add headings and dividers. Click "+" or "/" and select heading or divider.
Headings provide context and structure to your content. Dividers separate sections within a column.
Notion lets you nest multiple columns under an existing column. This is useful for breaking down content further.
To create nested columns, use a trick with toggle blocks or page blocks. Add a toggle/page block in an existing column. Then add your content inside that block.
Columns may not work well on mobile devices like phones. On small screens, columns stack on top of each other. This makes content hard to navigate and view.
To improve mobile experience, use toggles to hide/show content. Limit rows in inline databases. Create a table of contents to jump to sections.
Now that you know the basics of columns in Notion, let's explore some advanced tips and tricks.
Notion doesn't have an option to create permanent vertical dividers between columns. But you can create a table with one row and adjust column widths to make dividers.
Inline databases in Notion are powerful for organizing and displaying data. You can combine them with columns for great layouts.
For example, create an inline database with columns for tasks, due dates, and progress bars. Then nest this database in a column on your page, alongside other content.
Notion's built-in option limits you to 4 columns. But by combining drag-and-drop with toggle/page blocks, you can create custom layouts with as many columns as you need.
In addition to columns, Notion has tables and databases to organize content. Combine these with columns for powerful layouts.
For example, create a table in a column to display structured data. Or embed a filtered database view in a column.
Notion lets you add links to external websites, documents etc. within your pages. Include relevant links in your columns.
To better understand using columns, let's look at some real examples:
Imagine working on a big project with many tasks, deadlines, and team members. Create a dashboard in Notion using columns:
Use Notion to create a personal knowledge base with columns:
For an online course or tutorial, use columns:
For cooking and meal planning, use columns in Notion:
These are just examples - the possibilities are endless! Customize for your needs.
Here are some tips to make the most of columns:
Following these tips will help you create functional and visually appealing column layouts in Notion.
| Pros of Using Columns | Cons of Using Columns |
|---|---|
| Better organization of content | May not work well on mobile devices |
| Improved readability | Can be time-consuming to set up initially |
| Enhanced visual appeal | |
| Increased productivity |
Creating columns in Notion is a powerful way to structure content and organize your workspace. Columns help with projects, tasks, knowledge bases etc.
In this guide, we covered:
Remember, Notion is flexible, so experiment to find the best column layouts for you. With practice, you can transform your pages into organized, visually appealing, and highly functional workspaces.
Happy organizing and happy column making!
