How to Adjust Column Width in Word 2003

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As you are composing a document in Word 2003, you may decide you need to change the width of a column you are working with. Whether you need the measurements to be exact or you just want to make a rough adjustment, it is not hard to adjust column width in Word 2003. Follow these steps to adjust column width in Word 2003.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Word 2003
Computer

Step1

Open the “Print Layout” view for your document. This will display your document as it will look printed, including elements that appear altered during composition, such as headers and footers.

Step2

Select the section in which the adjustment is to be made. Do this simply by clicking on that section of the page.

Step3

Note the horizontal ruler along the top of the window. It is divided into units of measure and is intended to help you make the adjustments you need.

Step4

Select and move the column markers situated on the horizontal ruler to make the necessary adjustments. Do this by left-clicking on the ruler and dragging the column markers.

Tips & Warnings

Make more exact changes to column width by opening the “Columns” dialog box from the “Format” menu and adjusting the width measurements as specifically as you need.
Play around and see what you like best. Nothing is final until it is saved.
Make sure to save what you change.