Creating Text Columns

PP07S-2.1.6

Like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint can now create text columns (New!) within a text box. You can quickly transform a long list of text into a two, three, or more columns. After you create text columns, you can change the spacing between them to create the exact look you want. If you want to return columns back to a single column, simply change a text box to one column.

Create Text Columns

Select the text box.

Click the Home tab.

Click the Columns button, and then click one of the following:

• One, Two, or Three to quickly create text columns.

• More Columns to create larger text columns and change columns spacing.

Adjust Column Spacing

Select the text box with the columns.

Click the Home tab.

Click the Columns button, and then click More Columns.

Click the Spacing up and down arrows, or enter a specific size.

Click OK.