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How to group rows in a Confluence table

Grouping turns repeated category values into sections readers can scan. It is useful for status reports, ownership lists, regional results, and operational queues.

1

Choose a useful group

Select a column with a manageable number of repeated values. Status, owner, team, region, and quarter are usually clearer than unique identifiers or free-form descriptions.

2

Configure grouping

Edit the Simple Table, enable grouping, choose the first grouping column, add another level only when it improves comprehension, and select any group aggregations.

  1. 1Choose a categorical column
  2. 2Order group levels
  3. 3Configure expanded or collapsed behavior
  4. 4Add totals when useful
3

Keep the result readable

Too many group levels can hide the actual records. Prefer one or two dimensions and use sorting to establish a stable order inside each group.

Related Simple Tables documentation

Grouping documentationAggregations by group

Frequently asked questions

Can I group by more than one column?

Yes. Simple Tables documents multi-level grouping.

Which columns are poor grouping choices?

Columns with mostly unique values or long free-form text usually create too many groups.