UX: quirks in the multi column layout

[tibroc]

Bug Report

This is not a real bug report, because technically it works correct. It just doesn't seem to be very intuitive. I am just going to leave this here as an observation.

Problematic behavior

The following points are quirks associated with the multi column layout that don't seem to be very intuitive for users.

• When trying to move list items up and down, they inadvertently get pulled to a second column, if you not very carefully move the cursor to the right of the item. E.g. in this video I try to pull item4 ahead of item3:

2025-08-26.11-04-14.mp4

• Now when I try to move the item back the second column remains in place but is invisible and causes a weird space between list items:

2025-08-26.11-04-40.mp4

Expected behavior/code
It seems to me that it should be easier to manipulate this layout. Blocks (list items in this case) should move up and down instead of opening multi columns first. It should be very clear that you want to open a second column.

As for the second point I guess the spacing should remain equal between list items even if a second column is present (but invisible).

Environment

• Docs version: 3.5
• Chrome

Additional Context

Compare:

• Issues with toggle block #1163
• UX: Can not move list item in multi column layout #1306

[virgile-dev]

Thanks for reporting this!
@YousefED I experienced similar issues. Do you mind having a look?
You might also check this one : #1306

[lunika]

Managed in #1370