Step 1: Open a Document in Google Docs
Before you can create two columns in Google Docs, you must first open a document in the tool. You can either create a new document or open an existing one. Once you have a document open, you can begin to add columns to it.
Step 2: Select the Text You Want to Add Columns to
To add columns to your document, you must first select the text you want to add columns to. You can do this by clicking and dragging your mouse over the text you want to add columns to. Alternatively, you can select the entire document by pressing CTRL+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac).
Step 3: Click on the “Format” Menu
Once you have selected the text you want to add columns to, you must click on the “Format” menu. This menu is located at the top of the screen and contains a variety of formatting options.
Step 4: Click on “Columns” and Select “Two”
After clicking on the “Format” menu, you must click on “Columns” and select “Two”. This will add two columns to your document and divide your text into two columns.
Step 5: Adjust the Column Width
By default, the two columns will be of equal width. However, you can adjust the width of each column by moving the divider between the two columns. To do this, click and drag the divider until you are satisfied with the width of each column.
Step 6: Add Text to the Columns
Once you have added two columns to your document, you can begin to add text to the columns. To add text to the first column, simply click in the column and begin typing. To add text to the second column, click in the second column and begin typing.
Step 7: Add Images to the Columns
In addition to text, you can also add images to your columns. Simply click in the column where you want to add the image and click on the “Insert” menu. From there, you can select “Image” and choose the image you want to add.
Step 8: Add Tables to the Columns
You can also add tables to your columns. Simply click in the column where you want to add the table and click on the “Table” menu. From there, you can select “Insert table” and choose the size of the table you want to add.
Step 9: Add Bulleted or Numbered Lists to the Columns
To add bulleted or numbered lists to your columns, simply click in the column where you want to add the list and click on the “Bulleted list” or “Numbered list” button in the toolbar.
Step 10: Change the Column Layout
If you want to change the layout of your columns, you can do so by clicking on the “Layout” button in the toolbar. From there, you can choose from a variety of layout options, including changing the column width and changing the number of columns.
Step 11: Save Your Document
Once you have added two columns to your document, added text, images, tables, and lists, and adjusted the layout, it is important to save your document. To do this, simply click on the “File” menu and select “Save”.
FAQs
Q: How do I add three columns to my document?
A: To add three columns to your document, simply follow the same steps as adding two columns, but select “Three” instead of “Two” in step 4.
Q: Can I add columns to a Google Docs template?
A: Yes, you can add columns to a Google Docs template using the same steps outlined in this article.
Q: How do I remove columns from my document?
A: To remove columns from your document, simply click on the “Format” menu, select “Columns”, and then select “One”.
Q: Can I adjust the column width after adding columns to my document?
A: Yes, you can adjust the column width by clicking and dragging the divider between the two columns.
Conclusion
Adding two columns to your Google Docs document is a great way to create a more organized and visually appealing document. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily add two columns to your document and begin adding text, images, tables, and lists to each column. Be sure to save your document once you are finished making changes.