How to Combine Cells in Notion

Welcome to one of the most creative and versatile tools for content creation: Notion. In a constantly evolving world where we handle more information than ever, applications that help us organize and communicate our ideas efficiently are essential. Notion is the application that, with its flexible creation environment and its ease of manipulation of content blocks, allows us, in addition to having our notes organized, merge cells.

How to Combine Cells in Notion

To achieve this goal, you first need to understand how tables work in Notion. Unlike other content creation applications such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, cells can be unified in Notion. This is not a complex process. At the end of the section, I'll provide you with some alternatives to make your Notion experience even more productive.

First, select the cells you want to merge. To do it:

• Click the top left cell of the selection you want to combine.
• Hold down the Shift key and click the bottom right cell of your selection. All cells between these two will be selected.

Once the cells are selected, right click on the selection and select "Merge Cells." The selected cells will be merged into a single cell.

Why Combine Cells in Notion

Combining cells can be very useful in Notion for different reasons. First, you can use it to perform simple tasks, such as increasing the size of a cell to add more content, or combining multiple cells into one to create a table with a cleaner, more organized layout.

Additionally, combining cells can also be useful if you are using your table to track a project or carry out strategic planning.

Alternatives to Combine Cells in Notion

Despite not being its main function, Notion offers some useful alternatives for combining cells. In this section, we will see some of them:

• You can use more traditional spreadsheet programs, such as Excel or Google Sheets, to create your table and then copy and paste it into Notion.
• For a smoother experience, you can use the “collapse” and “expand” cells feature in Notion. This can make your board easier to use and helps you focus on the areas you need.

Tips and Tricks for Notion

Maximizing your space in Notion isn't just about learning how to combine cells. There are many other useful tricks and features that you can take advantage of:

• Use templates: Notion has a wide variety of templates that you can customize to suit your needs. This will save a lot of time and help you maintain consistency and organization in your workspace.
• Link to pages in your Notion space to create a network of related content. This will be very useful especially if you have a lot of content in your space.

Don't Miss the Opportunity to Experiment with Notion

Merging cells is just one of the many features Notion lets you experiment with. Its intuitive interface and flexibility make it a great tool for all types of users, from creatives to business executives. Keep our recommendations and tips in mind and don't be afraid to experiment for yourself to get the most out of this powerful application.