How to Insert Columns Into Word

You do not need an expensive program to lay out a newsletter. Word includes enough formatting options to get the job done. For instance, you can insert columns into Word to give your document a basic newsletter look. Use Word's "Columns" insertion menu to let the program automatically create the columns for you. Word also gives you the option to customize the width of each column individually.

Instructions

1. Open the document for which you want to add columns.

2. Highlight the text you want to be in columns. If you want to apply columns to the entire document, do not select any text.

3. Click "Page Layout" above the Ribbon.

4. Click the "Columns" drop-down menu in the "Page Setup" section of the Ribbon. Column options will appear.

5. Click a column layout, such as "Two" or "Three." The page's format will change corresponding to your column selection.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want further customization control over your columns, click "More Columns" from the "Columns" drop-down menu. A dialog box will open that will allow you to choose the number of columns and each column's width.

References

• Microsoft Office: Create Newsletter Columns
• Word 2010: Columns of Text in Word 2010

Resources

• Microsoft Office: Word 2010 Help and How-to