> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.documint.me/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.documint.me/templates/document-structure-and-layout/page-elements/deprecated-elements.md).

# Deprecated Elements

For reference, these are the previous layout elements that have now been deprecated. They will still function and be editable, but you might wish to convert them to the new types for additional functionality.

**Section (Legacy)**

Sections are top-level layout elements used for grouping elements together. This means that they are the only type of element that can be placed in the Body of the template. All other elements must be placed within a section.

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**Column (Legacy)**

Columns are used for grouping content vertically.

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**Row (Legacy)**&#x20;

Rows are used to group Column elements together.

{% hint style="info" %}
Rows can only be dropped into Column elements.
{% endhint %}

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