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Dividing text into multiple columns in Word 2021 also provides a neat and clear layout effect similar to creating tables in Word. Instead of using tables to describe information as before, you can switch to dividing text into columns to make it more prominent and visually appealing.
The simplest way to divide columns in Word 2021
Guide to dividing text into multiple columns in Word 2021
- 1. Quick guide
- Step 1: Open the Word file you want to split into multiple columns.
Step 2: Select the text segment => Choose Layout => Press Column.
Step 3: Select the number of columns and the column division type you desire.
2. Detailed instructions
Step 1: Open Word 2021 => Select the document file you want to divide into multiple columns.
Step 2: Select the text segment you want to split into columns
Step 3: Select Layout on the Tab bar => Click Column on the toolbar.
Step 4: Now you can choose the column division type and the number of columns you want, two columns, three columns,...
- Two: Divide into two columns with equal width
- Three: Divide the text into three columns with equal width
- Left: Divide text into 2 columns, with the left column width equal to 1/2 of the right column.
- Right: Split text into 2 columns, with the right column width equal to 1/2 of the left column.
- Additionally, you can choose More Columns to customize the format and any desired number.
+ Number of columns: Customize the number of columns
+ Width and spacing: Adjust the width of each column and the spacing between columns. If you want the columns to have equal width, check Equal column width.
+ Line between: Add vertical lines to separate columns
+ Apply to: Select whether the formatting applies to the selected text or the entire Word document.
