How can I set an MS Word document as two-column layout?
Answer
You may have an assignment where you need to write in two columns or midway on a page you want to split this into two columns. You can set this in Word Desktop. Please note that Word Online does not have this option. See also:How to use a combination of a one-column and a two-column layout for a journal style layout in Word.
When you open a new Word document (MS Word) by default it'sone column as you type text this usuallytakes the whole width of the page from left to right.
You can change the layout in two columns:
Steps column layout
- Select Layout Tab
- Select Columns Icon
- From the Columns drop-down select 'two' if you need the two-column layout. There are other column layouts.
- When you add content it will be added to the first column on the left and will automatically move to the right column when it reaches the end of the page.
Steps to add a page break in a column layout.
A page break marks where one page ends and another starts. If you have a column, it's where the column ends and another column starts.
- Select Layout Tab
- Selectbreaks
- Select 'Column' under thepage break header.
Links & Files
- How to use a combination of a one-column and a two-column layout for a journal style layout in Word
- Can you use a section break on a same page in MS Word? When would I use this?
- I've started my written assignment using MS Word can I still add an automated table of contents automatically?
- Can I create numbered headers in MS Word with automatic table of contents?
- How can I adjust line spacing in my assignment in MS Word e.g. double spacing
- How to use MS Word for written assignments guide
- Last Updated 18 Jun, 2024
- Views 95469
- Answered By Jina Ali
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