How to Create Columns in Microsoft Word
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Create Columns in Microsoft Word
Microsoft allows you to create columns on different devices. Below, we explore creating columns on the mobile, tablet, and desktop apps.
Mobile App
You may follow the steps below to create columns in the Word mobile app.
Step 1:Launch the Word app and open a document.
Step 2:Tap thePencilicon at the top to enter editing, then tap the icon with an A and a pencil.
Step 3:Select theLayouttab, tapColumns, tap the column format you want, and clickDone.
Tablet
Column creation is available in Microsoft Word on tablets. The experience and features aren’t as extensive as the desktop version, though. It’s useful for someone who is always on the go and wants to make some last-minute changes to the document.
Step 1:Download the Microsoft 365 app on your tablet. Open the app and sign in with your Microsoft account details.
Step 2:Open a document and selectLayoutat the top.
Step 3:ExpandColumnsand selectOne,Two, orThree.
Desktop App and Web
Microsoft offers feature-rich Office apps on Windows and Mac. The company uses an identical user interface on both platforms. We will use Word for Windows in the screenshots below. You can follow the same onMicrosoft Word for Macto create columns. These steps are identical to the web app.
Step 1:Open any document on Microsoft Word for Windows or Mac.
Step 2:The default layout uses a single column for your document. ClickLayouton the menu bar.
Step 3:ExpandColumns. SelectOne,Two,Three,Left, orRight.
Microsoft Word quickly divides your document into relevant columns.
Not everyone prefers Microsoft Word’s default page settings. You can alsochange the default page layout in Microsoft Word.
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Last updated on 01 August, 2024
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