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How to Collapse Multiple SharePoint Sections Under One Header

Maira Mehtab Sep 20, 2026 869 views

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The user wants to place multiple SharePoint sections, which contain different layout configurations, inside a single collapsible header for better page organization.

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Designing a modern SharePoint page and attempting to optimize the user interface by hiding complex, multi-layout sections beneath a single collapsible toggle.
Observed behavior: Modern SharePoint only permits collapsing content within a single section layout. It does not currently support grouping multiple different section layouts under a single master collapsible header.

Before you start

Verify that you have Edit permissions for the SharePoint site and page you are working on, and ensure that the 'Collapsible sections' feature is available in your tenant environment.

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Understand Limitations and Submit Feedback

Since modern SharePoint restricts collapsible sections to single layouts natively, users must utilize workarounds or submit a feature request for future updates.

In modern SharePoint, the page architecture ties the 'collapsible' property directly to individual sections. Because each section defines its own specific column layout (e.g., one column, two columns, one-third right), you cannot nest multiple distinct layouts under one overarching section header without breaking the grid system.

Verify current section layout functionality

Click 'Edit' on your SharePoint page, select a section, and click the 'Edit section' pencil icon. Notice that the 'Make this section collapsible' toggle applies exclusively to that specific layout block.

Consolidate into a single-column layout (Workaround)

Change your section to a single column layout. Instead of relying on section-level columns, insert multiple web parts consecutively within this single collapsible section to mimic a unified grouping.

Submit a capability request

Navigate to the Microsoft Feedback Portal (feedbackportal.microsoft.com) and search for 'SharePoint collapsible sections'. Upvote existing requests or submit a new suggestion to allow spanning headers across multiple layouts.

Alternative Approach: Consider using third-party accordion or tab web parts from the SharePoint Store, which often provide more advanced content grouping capabilities than native SharePoint sections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable a collapsible section in modern SharePoint?

Put your SharePoint page into Edit mode, click on the specific section you want to modify, select the 'Edit section' (pencil) icon on the left, and toggle 'Make this section collapsible' to On. You can then name the section header.

Can I use web parts to create columns inside a collapsible section?

SharePoint native web parts do not create complex column structures themselves. The column structure is strictly determined by the section layout, which limits you to the predefined options (like two columns or three columns) within that single collapsible block.

Is there a way to link multiple sections together?

Natively, you cannot visually link or merge multiple distinct sections under one header. However, you can use Anchor links or a Table of Contents web part at the top of your page to help users jump to different sections quickly.

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