How to Make Columns in Microsoft Word 2003

If you are creating a document in Microsoft Office Word 2003 formatted into the style of a newspaper article, then you can separate your text into columns. Using columns in your document can also be helpful when you want to create a pamphlet or a user guide. After the columns are added, add your text. You can then resize the columns to meet your preferences or add more columns as needed to lay out your text properly.

Instructions

1. Open the desired Microsoft Word 2003 file on your computer.

2. Click on the "View" option from the top toolbar menu and then click on the "Print Layout" option to switch into "Print Layout" view.

3. Use your mouse to highlight all of the text in your document that you want to separate into columns.

4. Click on the "Columns" option from the "Standard" toolbar and then a new dialog box will appear on the screen.

5. Enter the number of columns you want your text to be separated into. Click on the "OK" button and the columns will be added.

References

• Microsoft Office: Create Newsletter-Style Columns
• Microsoft Office: Select a Document View