Presenting data using a table in Notion is one way of presenting information in an organized manner. But, the text in the cells extends beyond the borderline, making them unreadable.
But you can wrap text in a Notion table to make it more readable and lessen horizontal scrolling. But how to wrap text in Notion table?
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How to Wrap Text in Notion Table
Knowing how to wrap text inside the cells of a Notion table is a skill any Notion user can enjoy and learn. Find the right button to click, and you are ready to go.
When you wrap the text, it continues to the line below it once it reaches the side of the cell, making it visible.
Granting that you have opened the Notion page with a database added to it, determine if you want all cells to have text wrapping or only on a single property.
Note: “Table” in this text refers to the databases in Notion. You cannot wrap the text in the cells of the simple table block.
How to Wrap Text in All Columns of the Notion Table
1. Click the 3-dot icon.
This button is found in the table’s upper right corner before the “New” button. If your database is in board view, you won’t see it.
Hence, switch always to the “Table” view first before proceeding.
2. Select “Layout.”
This is the first option in the “View Options” panel. Another dropdown menu then opens.
If you need to show the checkboxes you added to a Notion calendar or table, find “Properties” on this right-side panel.
3. Click the toggle for “Wrap all columns.”
You’ll find this toggle after the “Show vertical lines” toggle. You’ll know text wrapping is on as the toggle turns blue from gray.
Automatically, the text inside the cells continues on the next line when it approaches the borderline. There is no need to adjust the column width to read the text hidden from view.
How to Wrap Text in a Single Property of the Notion Table
If you only want one column or property to have text wrapping applied, there is no need to click the 3-dot icon.
1. Click the property header name.
A dropdown menu then appears below the header name.
2. Select the toggle for “Wrap column.”
This is the last option on the dropdown menu after “Delete property.” Clicking this option makes the text continue to the next line, making every word visible.
Conclusion
Wrapping text in the cells of a Notion table is the best way of presenting data in an organized manner. Not only does text wrapping enhance the visual presentation of the text in the table, but it also minimizes horizontal scrolling.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful feature and elevate your Notion tables experience by wrapping the text in them.