How to Create and Format Columns in Google Docs

How To Make Columns On Google DocsHow To Make Columns On Google Docs

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Your text is currently displayed in a single block across the entire width of the page. You can split your document into multiple columns using the built-in formatting tools.

  1. Type all the text you want to include in your document first.
  2. Go to the “Format” menu, select “Columns,” and choose the two or three-column layout [0:44].
  3. Click “More options” within the column menu to adjust the spacing between columns or add a vertical line between them [1:10].
  4. To keep your title full-width while splitting the text below it, select only the body copy before applying the column layout [1:36].
  5. Adjust your spacing and line settings in the “Column options” menu to finalize the look.

Ninja Tip: You can force text to jump to the next column by placing your cursor where you want the break and selecting “Insert” > “Break” > “Column break” to control exactly where your text flow splits.

If you need to return your document to a standard single-column layout, go to Format > Columns and select the single-column icon.

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