Cell groups in the Air editor let you build your layout naturally as you work. Simply drag and drop cells into the same layout row to create groups that fit your design.

This approach makes it easier to experiment with different layouts and adjust your design without needing to manage separate cell group containers.

How Cell Groups Work

Every layout row in the Air editor is divided into columns based on the layout you choose. Within that row, you can combine adjacent columns into cell groups by stacking content vertically inside them.

For example, if you select a 6 column layout, you are not limited to placing six independent cells across the row. Instead, you might create a layout like this:

• Group 1: Two columns wide containing several stacked cells
• Group 2: One column wide containing a single cell
• Group 3: Two columns wide containing multiple stacked cells
• Group 4: One column wide containing a single cell

This creates a 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 layout while still using a single six column row.

As you continue adding content, simply drag new cells beneath existing ones to add them to the same group, or place them into another column to create or expand a different group.

Building a Cell Group

Creating a cell group is straightforward:

1. Add a layout row with the desired number of columns.
2. Drag a content cell into one of the columns.
3. To add additional content to that same group, drag another cell directly below the existing cell until the placement indicator appears.
4. Repeat as needed to build a vertical stack within that column or grouped columns.
5. Continue adding content to other columns to create additional groups within the same row.

Because groups are created by where you place your cells, there is no separate "Create Cell Group" action.

Working with Multiple Cell Groups

A single layout row can contain multiple independent cell groups. Each group can have its own number of stacked cells, allowing for flexible page designs.

Some common examples include:

• A wide text section next to a narrow sidebar.
• Two product columns with a promotional banner beside them.
• A large image gallery alongside a vertical list of links.
• Mixed width content such as a 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 arrangement.

This flexibility allows you to create complex layouts while keeping related content organized within the same row.

Mobile Behavior

Cell groups inherit the mobile behavior configured for their layout row. By default, all groups will stack starting with the furthest left group on top of the stack. Options such as whether columns stack on mobile devices are controlled at the row level rather than for individual groups.

Best Practices

• Choose a row layout that closely matches the overall structure you want before adding content.
• Build each group by adding content vertically rather than trying to define groups in advance.
• Keep related content together within the same group to make future editing easier.
• If your design needs significantly different spacing or responsive behavior, consider creating a new layout row instead of trying to fit everything into one.
• Preview your email on both desktop and mobile as you build to verify that your layout behaves as expected.