Create columns within a text box in Publisher
Applies ToPublisher for Microsoft 365 Publisher 2021 Publisher 2019 Publisher 2016 Publisher 2013 Publisher 2010 Publisher 2007

A Publisher text box starts with a single column, but you can add more without creating a new text box.

  • Click the text box, go to Text Box Tools Format > Columns and pick two or three columns.

    Screenshot of the Text Box Tools Columns in Publisher.

For more columns:

  1. Click the text box.

  2. Click Text Box Tools Format > Columns > More Columns.

    Screenshot of the Text Box Tools More Columns in Publisher.

  3. In the Number box, type the number of columns, up to 63.

  4. In the Spacing box, use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the space between columns.

Sometimes a template can help you design a publication with columns designed to look great right away. See Office.com to find templates for Publisher newsletters and brochures.

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