Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated October 10, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
If you have already added columns to your document, Word lets you easily change the number of columns you are using. To do this, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Columns dialog box.
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