No idea about how to add columns in Notion? No worries! We will let you know different methods for adding columns to Notion.
Notion, a popular note-taking application offers multiple features to its users. One feature to keep the information well-organized and easily accessible is to make columns. There are almost three different methods to add columns in Notion.
This blog post will extensively cover:
- How to Add/Insert Columns in Notion?
- Method 1: Drag-and-Drop Method
- Method 2: Using Notion AI
- Method 3: Using Column Block
- Benefits of Adding Columns in Notion
Let’s start the blog!
How to Add/Insert Columns in Notion?
Columns in Notion are powerful features that make your document organized. We will implement some simple methods to create columns in Notion.
Method 1: Drag-and-Drop Method
This method is the most common method for creating columns in Notion. The steps below will help to add columns in Notion easily.
Step 1: Create a New Notion Page
Although you can start from the current page, it is better to make a fresh start. Create a fresh page in Notion using the following option:
Add a name to the page, so that you can approach it later whenever required.
Step 2: Add a Block to the Notion Page
For adding a column to a Notion select a block first. Type “/” and select your favorite block type from multiple options available. For instance, here we will select the text block type:
Step 3: Drag and Drop
First list down all the headings for the columns. Just arrange these headings in a row. Select, six dots to the left of each heading. Slowly drag the heading to the right till the blue space appears:
Step 4: Turn Into Heading
To make it more prominent, just turn it into the heading of your choice. For instance, we will convert the above newly created columns into Heading 3:
The headings appear like this:
Let us now move to another method to add columns to Notion.
Method 2: Using Notion AI
If you want to create columns immediately without any long process then, use Notion AI. Just open Notion AI and type “Create 4 columns”.
Method 3: Using Column Block
In case, you find the drag-and-drop method difficult, there is another method. Using this method you can simply select the desired column block. Let us view the method:
In a space, type /column, then select the desired number of columns:
As you separately navigate, you will see that 4 columns are created:
Benefits of Adding Columns in Notion
If you are a person, who wants the stuff to be organized then use columns in Notion. There are multiple advantages offered by Notion when creating columns. Some of the major advantages of adding columns in Notion are discussed below:
1. Organized Information
Using columns in Notion, easily organize the information. Creating segments provides a neat picture of the information available. If the reader views the information, it appears to be simple and attractive.
2. Easy Process to Insert Columns
Through multiple methods, you can easily insert the columns in Notion. If you find drag-and-drop difficult, use Notion AI or the column block.
3. Highly Customizable
The columns in Notion are highly customizable. Increase or decrease the width according to the information entered.
4. Managing Workflow
It is similar to the “to-do list” feature since it helps in easy access to workflow. Manage tasks and monitor the workflow using columns in Notion.
5. Increases Readability
Since the information displayed in columns is quite neat which increases the readability. Your page and information become easy to read and understand.
Conclusion
So now you have a good idea of different methods to add columns in Notion. To add columns in Notion, you can use the darg-and-drop method, Notion AI, and the column block. In this article, we discussed how to add columns in Notion using three different ways along with the benefits of adding columns in Notion.
