How to Make Two Columns in Google Docs
The simplest way to split text into columns in a Google document is to apply the column formatting in an existing document. If you have an existing document whose text you would like to split into columns, then follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Document
Go to the Google Docs home page and open the required document by clicking on it.
open the required document
Step 2: Access Format and Click on the Columns
Go to the “Format” tab in the ribbon and click on the Columns option given in the drop-down.
columns drop-down
Step 3: Choose the Two-Column Style
Choose the two-column option from the drop-down. Note that all the documents in Google Docs are in the one-column format by default.
choose a column style
Result:
This is how the document looks in the two-column format.
result – two columns
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.