How to split columns in Word - Instructions on dividing columns in Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016
In order for your text to be scientifically presented and visually pleasing, splitting columns in the text is also a preferred text layout. The following article helps you divide columns in Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016.
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Divide columns in the text ie you will divide the text content into multiple columns, the text will automatically write column 1 and then the next column. For example, divide the following text into 2 columns:
Select the text to divide the column -> on the Layout tab -> Columns -> select the value to split the column, for example, here should divide the column, select Two:
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After selecting the number of columns, the text content is divided into 2 columns of equal width:
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But Word shows the default dividing 3 columns (to the value of Three) if you want to split into more columns and split columns of different widths, with lines below you as follows:
Step 1: Select the text to divide the column -> on the Layout tab -> Columns -> More Columns .
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Step 2: A dialog box appears to select the number of columns to divide, change the value in the Number of Columns section:
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Step 3: To create a line between divided columns, select Line between:
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Step 4: To adjust the width of columns you deselect in Equal column width -> change the width of columns in Width , the distance between columns in Spacing -> click OK:
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The results you have format the column display type and the width of the columns:
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In case you want to convert the first 2 rows of column 2 to column 1 to divide 2 contents into 2 corresponding columns as shown:
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You just need to put the mouse cursor at the last position of the line 2 to move -> click the Layout tab -> Breaks -> Columns:
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As a result, you have moved the content to break into column 1, you just need to delete the blank line on the same column 2 to complete the transfer process:
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In case you want to create large letters at the beginning of paragraphs to increase the aesthetics of the text, simply highlight the letters to be created on the Insert tab -> click the Drop Cap icon -> select the type of Drop Cap to create -> As a result, you created the first capital letter:
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Also, if you want to leave multi-column mode, want to return to the original state with only 1 column, you just need to go to Layout -> Columns -> choose One:
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So with some manipulations you can divide columns in versions of Word 2007, 2010, 2013 as well as word 2016. Wish you success!
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