Why does the merge function in Quick Stack only work with two or more rows in Webflow?

The merge function in Quick Stack only works with two or more rows in Webflow because its purpose is to combine adjacent rows into a single row. When you have multiple rows selected and apply the merge function, Webflow understands that you want those rows to be treated as a single unit, allowing you to create more complex layouts and achieve specific design effects.

By merging two or more rows, you essentially remove the divider between them and combine their content into a single row. This is useful when you want to create a wider or more spacious section by removing unnecessary white space between rows, or when you want to group related elements together. For example, you may want to merge two rows to create a full-width hero section with a large background image spanning the entire width of the screen.

If you try to use the merge function on just one row, Webflow has no adjacent row to merge with, and the function becomes irrelevant. Therefore, the merge function only becomes active and accessible when you select two or more adjacent rows.

It's important to note that the merge function can only be used with rows that have the same number of columns. If the rows have different column structures, the merge function will not be available. This ensures consistency and prevents potential layout issues that could arise from merging rows with incompatible column structures.

By limiting the merge function to two or more rows, Webflow ensures that designers have control over how rows are combined in their layouts, maintaining flexibility while preventing accidental misuse of the function.