How to Make Columns in Google Docs

First Select the text you want to separate in to columns.

Then, go to:

“Format” > “Columns“ > Select One, Two or Three Columns.

I selected the two column option.

And now we have this. 👇

Or we could do three columns like this …

Done. 🫡

That was easy.

You bet …

Google let’s us format it a little bit.

How To Format Columns In Google Docs

Go to the same place as before (Format > Columns).

But this time click on “More Options“.

The options are very limited here though.

You can change the spacing between the columns or add a line between them.

Click apply to see the changes.

How do I change it back …

To the default look?

How To Revert It Back to one Column

Same place.

Go to Format > Columns, and select the first option.

Now we’re back to normal.

Alrighty …

Can we have more than 3 columns?

Since Google doesn’t give us that option.

We can do it using a table.

How To Make Columns In Google Docs Using Table

Go to “Insert” > “Table“.

And select (4 X 1) for example …

This means we’ll have 4 columns.

You can bump it up to 20X1 if you want a ridiculous number of columns. 🗿

Now just add the content in each cell.

To remove the lines go to “Format” > “Table” > “Table Properties“.

(All the way at the bottom there).

On the sidebar under “Color“, change the line width to “0 pt” (under “Table border”).

Behold, your four columns! 💪

There you go …

Bonus Tips

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Use the ”Column” Feature for Simple Layouts

If you just need a simple two-column or three-column layout, use the “Columns” feature in the “Format” tab.

Use Tables for More Complex Layouts

Tables give you more control over the layout and allow you to merge cells, add borders, and more.

Section Break Feature to Separate Columns

If you want to separate columns with a section break, use the “Section break” feature. This allows you to start a new section with a different column layout, without affecting the rest of the document.

I hope you were able to get the issue resolved. Now you know how to make column in Google Docs. And how to remove it to restore the original formatting.