Do you want to split text into multiple columns in Microsoft Word? With the “Columns” feature, you can easily do this in a few simple steps. With the desktop version of Word, you’ll be able to create columns with selected text. On mobile, you’ll need to change the layout of the entire document. This wikiHow will show you how to create two or more columns in your Microsoft Word document using your Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android device.

[Edit]things you should know

• On the desktop, highlight the text you want to split. Click on “Layout” → “Columns” → “Two”.
• On mobile, tap ••• → “Home” → “Layout” → “Columns” → “Two”.
• You can only split selected text on the desktop. Creating columns on mobile will change the entire document layout.

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[Edit]using a computer

1. Open the Microsoft Word document you want to edit. Find the Word document you want to edit on your computer, and double-click its icon to open it.^[1]
   
   • If you don’t have Microsoft Word on your Windows or Mac computer, you can download it or use the free web version at https://www.office.com.
   • You can also add images to your document if you plan to create a “news column” type document.
2. Select all the text you want to split into columns. Click on the beginning of the text you want to edit, and drag your mouse to the end of it. The selected parts will be highlighted.
   
   • If you want to select the entire document, you can use a keyboard shortcut.
     • On Mac, press Permission , A,
     • on Windows, press ctrl , A,
3. Click on the tab at the top. This button is located above the toolbar at the top of your document.
   
   • Depending on your version of Word, this button may also be labeled page layout,
4. Click on the button on the Layout toolbar. It looks like a rectangle with horizontal lines dividing it into two sets.
   
   • A drop-down menu will open.
5. Select on the drop-down menu. This will split the selected text into two columns.
   
   • Alternatively, you can choose other options here, and create more columns. You can choose: One (default), Two, Three, Left, CorrectOr more columns,
6. Resize your columns (optional). You can click and drag the edges of the rulers at the top of your document to change the size of your columns.
   
   • If you don’t see Ruler, click Look Click the tab, then click the box next to ruler In Show section.
   • Make sure you still have your column text selected when you adjust the size.
   • This is an optional adjustment. If you don’t want to change the column sizes, your columns will be the same size by default.
   • Be sure to save your Word document when you’re finished.

[Edit]using the mobile app

1. Open a document in the Microsoft Word app. it looks like a blue notebook next to a W, Microsoft Word is available in the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android.
   
   • Tap blank document Tap File to open a new document or to open an existing document.
   • You can’t put specific text in two columns on the mobile app. This method will adjust the layout of the entire document without selecting the text.
2. Tap . It can be found on the right side, above the keyboard.
   
   • If you don’t see your keyboard, tap it to bring up the document.
   • A new menu will open.
3. Tap . It’s on the left side of the formatting window.
   
   • A drop-down menu will open.
4. Tap . You will see a list of options that you can make to your page layout.
   
5. Tap . It’ll be next to an icon with horizontal lines divided into two sets.
   
6. Tap . This will split the selected text into two columns.
   
   • Alternatively, you can choose other options here, and split your text into more columns. You can choose: One (default), Two, Three, LeftOr Correct,
   • Your page layout will now have two columns. When you enter text, it will first fill the left column, then continue to the right column.

[Edit]Advice

• Use columns instead of detailed paragraphs when layouting booklets, brochures and newspapers.

[Edit]Reference