Use Columns in ClickUp Docs

Columns in ClickUp Docs let you organize text, images, and other content into clean layouts without complex design tools. You can quickly create multi-column sections, adjust their width, and rearrange blocks to keep your documentation, wikis, and project notes easy to read.

This guide shows you, step by step, how to add, resize, and manage columns so your ClickUp Docs stay structured and visually clear.

What columns do in ClickUp Docs

Column layouts in ClickUp are built from content blocks. Each block can be placed in a column, moved between columns, or stacked vertically to match the structure you need.

Key things to know about column layouts:

You can mix text, images, lists, and other supported blocks inside columns.
Content in each column is independent, so you can move or delete one column without changing the others.
The layout is responsive, so columns adapt when your doc is viewed on smaller screens.

Columns help you compare information side by side, create feature tables, or separate notes and examples in the same ClickUp Doc.

How to create columns in ClickUp

You can create columns by dragging blocks next to each other or by using the built-in column option in the toolbar.

Create columns using drag and drop in ClickUp

Use this method when you already have content blocks in your ClickUp Doc and want to place them side by side.

Open your doc and identify the block you want to move into a column. This could be a paragraph, heading, image, or other block type.
Hover your mouse over the left side of the block until the block handle appears.
Click and hold the block handle to grab the block.
Drag the block to the left or right of another block. A vertical highlight will appear showing the new column position.
Release the mouse when the highlight shows the block will land beside the existing block instead of above or below it.

The two blocks will now be in separate columns on the same row. You can repeat this to add a third or fourth column in the same line as needed.

Create columns using the toolbar in ClickUp

If you are starting from an empty line or want a quick way to create a structured layout in your ClickUp Doc, use the toolbar.

Click into an empty line where you want the column layout to start.
Open the formatting toolbar if it is not already visible.
Look for the columns or layout icon in the toolbar controls.
Select the number of columns you want to create, such as two or three.
Click the option, and empty columns will appear on that row ready for you to add content blocks.

You can then type directly inside each column or paste in content from elsewhere in your ClickUp workspace.

Arrange content in ClickUp column layouts

Once you have created columns, you can move blocks between them and reorder content inside each column. This makes it easy to refine your layout as your ClickUp Doc grows.

Move blocks between columns in ClickUp

To move an existing block from one column to another:

Hover over the block you want to move until the block handle shows on the left.
Click and hold the handle to pick up the block.
Drag the block across to a different column. A highlight will show where it will be placed.
Drop the block when the highlight is in the correct location in the target column.

The block will now live in the new column, and the original column will automatically close any gap left behind.

Reorder blocks within a column

You can also rearrange the vertical order of blocks inside the same column:

Hover over a block and grab the handle.
Drag the block up or down inside the column.
Release when the position indicator shows the new place in the column.

This lets you fine-tune the flow of text, lists, and media without changing the number of columns in your ClickUp Doc.

Resize and balance ClickUp columns

Column widths are flexible, so you can give more space to important content or tighten narrow sidebars inside your ClickUp Docs.

Adjust column width in ClickUp Docs

To change the width of columns:

Move your cursor to the border between two columns.
When the resize handle appears, click and hold it.
Drag left or right to increase or decrease the width of each column.
Release the mouse when you reach the desired proportion.

Content inside each column will reflow automatically, keeping your ClickUp Doc tidy without manual formatting.

Keep multiple ClickUp column layouts organized

You can use separate column layouts throughout one document. For example:

Two columns for a feature comparison.
Three columns for short highlights or key metrics.
A single full-width section for long explanations below a multi-column summary.

Each layout row is independent, so changes to one row will not affect column widths in another part of your ClickUp Doc.

Remove or revert column layouts in ClickUp

If a column layout no longer fits your needs, you can easily bring content back into a single column or remove extra columns.

Merge columns back into one

To return to a single-column layout:

Drag each block out of its column and place it under the previous block in the main content flow.
Continue moving blocks until only one column of content remains on that row.

When all blocks live in a single vertical stack, the layout behaves like a standard section of your ClickUp Doc again.

Delete empty columns

If a column becomes empty after you move its content:

Click into the empty column area.
Use backspace or delete to remove the empty block space, depending on your cursor position.

The layout will adjust so only columns with content remain visible.

Best practices for ClickUp column layouts

To keep your docs clear and readable, follow these simple practices when using columns in ClickUp:

Limit the number of columns: Two or three columns are usually easier to read than four or more, especially on smaller screens.
Use headings and spacing: Add headings above each column section so readers understand how content is grouped in your ClickUp Doc.
Align similar content: Keep related information in the same row of columns, such as pros and cons, or steps and notes.
Test on different devices: Preview how your doc looks in narrower windows to make sure columns still read comfortably.

More help with ClickUp Docs and columns

If you want to go deeper into how column layouts work straight from the official documentation, review the original article on the ClickUp Help Center: Use columns for content layouts.

For broader workspace and documentation process optimization around ClickUp, you can explore additional implementation resources at Consultevo, which focuses on productivity and operations consulting.

By combining column layouts with other powerful tools in ClickUp Docs, you can build structured knowledge bases, project hubs, and internal guides that are easy for every teammate to navigate.

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