Customizing Columns in Google Docs
Once you have split the text into columns in a Google document, you can further change and customize the column settings to suit your needs. Here are a few things that you can change to customize columns in Google Docs:
1. Change Indentation of columns in Google Docs
Changing the indentation of columns not only helps in aligning the text properly concerning the page borders, but it also helps in changing the width of text columns. Here is how you can change the indentation of a column in Google Docs:
Step 1: Select the Column
Click anywhere inside the column whose indentation you wish to change.
select a column by clicking inside it
Step 2: Drag the Arrows to Change the Indentation
In the margin(numbered) present on the top, you will notice a blue down arrow to the right of the column and a Blue Down Arrow with a Bar to the left of the arrow.
indentation bars
To change the left or right indentation of a column, simply drag these arrows. For the sake of this example, let’s use the arrow to the right side to change the right indentation:
drag arrows to change the indentation.
Note: The bar on top of the first down arrow changes the indentation of the first sentence of the column. If you wish to change the indentation of the first sentence of the column, then simply drag this bar.
indentation bar
This is what the first column looks like now:
result
2. Change the spacing between columns in Google Docs
To change the spacing between columns in Google Docs, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the Columns in the Format Tab
Click on the “Format” tab and go to the Columns drop-down.
columns drop-down
Step 2: Select More Options
In the small panel that opens, click on More options present at the bottom.
more options
Step 3: Change the Spacing
In the Spacing box, set the desired number and click Apply to save changes. For the sake of this example, we are using 3.
change spacing
Here is what the columns look like now:
resultant spacing
How to Make Columns in Google Docs
Google Docs is utilized by millions worldwide for its robust features that facilitate easy collaboration and document management. Creating columns in Google Docs is a fundamental skill for enhancing the layout and readability of your documents. This feature is particularly handy when you want to present information side-by-side or mirror the formatting typically seen in printed media.
Here, we will cover all the steps you need to follow to make columns in Google Docs. We will also look at how we can do the same in the Google Docs mobile app. Further, we will look at how we can customize or even remove these columns when they are not needed anymore.