- Microsoft Word allows columns to be added on its web, desktop, tablet, and mobile apps.
- You can choose between One, Two, Three, Left, or Right when creating a column.
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 the Pencil icon at the top to enter editing, then tap the icon with an A and a pencil.
Step 3: Select the Layout tab, tap Columns , ta p the column format you want, and click Done .
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 select Layout at the top.
Step 3: Expand Columns and select One , Two , or Three .
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 on Microsoft Word for Mac to 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. Click Layout on the menu bar.
Step 3: Expand Columns . Select One , Two , Thre e, Left , or Right .
Microsoft Word quickly divides your document into relevant columns.
Not everyone prefers Microsoft Word’s default page settings. You can also change the default page layout in Microsoft Word .
