How to Create Columns in Word 2007

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Microsoft Word 2007 is a powerful documenting program that is part of 2007 Microsoft Office. Microsoft Word has many efficient tools that help establish and create professionally developed content. Read on to learn how to create columns using the column tools available in Word 2007.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1
Open a new Word document in Microsoft Office Word 2007.
Step2
Create an article, newsletter or informational document using column format.
Step3
Start with a rough draft of your article, newsletter or document.
Step4
Type text body in full sentence format.
Step5
Complete text and documentation.
Step6
Fulfill a complete spell check and ensure that your text is grammatically correct.
Step7
Switch to print layout view. Print layout view is used to view a document as it would appear when printed. View items such as headers, footnotes, columns, and text boxes as they appear in their actual positions.
Step8
Select the text that you would like to format into columns. Highlight the entire document or select only part of the document.
Step9
Open the "Edit" menu and click "Select All" or simply click and drag your mouse to highlight only part of the design.
Step10
View the standard toolbar. The toolbar is traditionally on top and has buttons and options that allow you to fulfill particular commands. Click on the "Columns" button on the toolbar. Click and drag your pointer to select the number of columns you require.
Step11
View your document text in newsletter-style columns. Data should flow from one column to the next on the same page.

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