If you want to make your documents look neat and easy to read, using two columns can help. This is great for things like newsletters or flyers. Google Docs is a tool that many people use for writing because it’s easy and free. In this article, I’ll show you a simple way to set up two columns in your Google Docs. It’s quick to do, and it will make your document look more professional. You can easily write in the columns by exploring the excellent features of Formatting and Tables.

So, in this article, we will explore how we can write in columns in Google Docs on Desktop as well as on Mobile.

Making Two Columns In Google Docs

Step 1: Open Google Docs and Select a Document

Open Google Docs on your Desktop and select a document you want to write in Columns.

Select a Document

Step 2: Click on “Format” Menu

After opening your document click on the “Format” Menu located on the Toolbar to use the Format menu actions.

Click on Format Menu

Step 3: Select “Columns”

Now from the Format menu select the “Columns” button to format the columns so that you can write in the Columns.

Select Columns

Step 4: Select Column Number

After clicking on the Columns option you will be asked to select the Column Number, just select the column number you want to write and the format in your document.

Select the Number of Columns

How To Create Multiple Columns In Google Docs

Step 1: Click on Insert Menu

Open your Google Document in which you want to write in Columns and click on the Insert Menu located on the top side of the interface.

Click on Insert Menu

Step 2: Select “Table”

From the table that appeared after clicking on the “Insert” menu select the “Table” option to insert the table to your document.

Select Table

Step 3: Select the Number of Rows and Columns

Now specify the number of rows and columns from the table templates, you can simply select the size by dragging the mouse on the template.

Specify the y Number of Column and Rows

Step 4: Start Writing in Columns

When you will click on the Table option from the menu the table will be inserted and now you can start writing in the columns of the table. You can customize the Columns by yourself and can enter your data.

Start Writing in Columns

Step 5: Right-click on the Table and Select “Table Properties”

After entering your data into the table you can now customize your table, to do so right-click on the table and select “Table Properties” from the menu that appeared.

Right-click on the Table >> Select “Table Properties”

Step 6: Customize your Table

Now from the table properties, you can customize your columns, rows, table colors, cell colors, and so on.

Customize Table

How to Make Two Columns of Text in Google Docs

Step 1: Locate the Text

Locate the text in which you want to use two columns.

Select Text >> Click Format

Step 2: Go to Format tab, Select “Columns” and Choose Column Number

After selecting the text click on the Format tab >> Columns and choose the column number you want to apply to the text.

Select Columns >> Choose Column Number

Step 3: Columns Applied

You have successfully applied two columns to the text.

Text in Two Columns

How to Customize Columns in Google Docs

Step 1: Click on the Format tab

Open Google Docs and click on the Format tab located on the toolbar.
 

Select Text >> Click on Format

Step 2: Click on “More Option”

When you click on the Format tab a menu will appear select the Columns option from the menu and click on the “More options” to customize columns.

Select Columns >> Click on more options

Step 3: Customize Columns and Click “Apply”

Now you can customize the columns by editing the number of columns and spacing between them.

Customize Columns Settings

How to Type in a Second Column in Google Docs

Step 1: Locate the text

Locate the text after applying the two columns to the text.

Locate the Columns

Step 2: Start Typing

To move to the second column hover your cursor to the top of the second column and start typing.

Start Typing

How To Write In Columns In Google Docs on Mobile

Step 1: Select a Document

Open Google Docs on your mobile and select a document in which you want to write in columns.

Select a Document

Step 2: Click on “+” Insert Icon

After opening your document in Google Docs click on theappears on the top side of the interface to open the insert menu.

Click the “Insert” Icon

Step 3: Select “Table”

Select “Table” from the menu appears after clicking on the Insert Icon.

Select Table

Step 4: Specify the Number of Columns and Rows >> Click “Insert Table”

After clicking on the you will be asked to specify the number of rows and columns to be entered, just enter give the number of rows and columns and click on the “Insert Table” button to insert the table.

Step 5: Enter Data in Columns >> Customize Table

Now, when your table is entered in the document, you can enter your data in the tables as table columns. After entering your data into the table, you can also customize your table by the available options at the bottom.

Conclusion

Writing in the columns in Google Docs can be done in mainly two ways by using the Format option and by using the Tables in Google Docs. All you have to do is open your Google Docs document click on the Format menu located on the toolbar select the “Columns” option and then your columns will be formatted in the document.

On the other hand, if you want to use the tables click on the “Insert” menu and select the Tables from the menu, then specify the number of rows and columns to be entered into the document. After entering your table into the document you can start writing in the columns of the table and you can also customize your table by using the “Table Properties”.
 

How to Make Two Columns in Google Docs – FAQs

How do you type in another column in Google Docs?

To type in another column follow the steps given below:-

1. Open Google Docs
2. Locate and Higlight the text
3. Click on Format Menu and select Column
4. Select Number of Columns
5. Start Writing

How do you write on both sides of a Google Doc?

You can go through the Tables feature to write on both columns as Google Docs doesn’t provide a direct feature:-

1. Cilck on Insert >> Select tables
2. Select Number of Columns
3. Remove Border in Table Properties
4. Start Writing

How do I put two lists side by side in Google Docs?

To put two lists side by side follow the steps:-

1. Open Google Docs
2. Click Format >> Select Two Cloumns
3. Enter First List in First Column
4. Enter Second List in Second List

How do I go to the second column in Google Docs?

You can use use ArrowKeys, tab Key and your Cursor to move to the second column and the you can write in the columns.