Work on the actual file
Select the text or section that should use columns.
WPS Office
Columns In Word
Use columns in WPS Writer for a newsletter, handout or other document that needs a different reading flow.
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Columns change the text flow. Use section breaks when only part of the document needs the layout.
See how it worksWPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft
Arrange document text in columns
01
Scope
One document section
02
Layout
Two readable columns
03
Review
Column breaks and headings
An editable starting pointFile tools
About this workflow
Arrange document text in columns
Use WPS Office to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Keep control of the result
Choose the number, width and spacing of columns in page-layout settings.
Review before sharing
Check where text moves between columns and adjust breaks as needed.
File formats
DOCXDOCPDF
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How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
WPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft
Arrange document text in columns
01
Scope
One document section
02
Layout
Two readable columns
03
Review
Column breaks and headings
Choose the content scopeSelect the text or section that should use columns.
WPS Office
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs
Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.
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Help and information
Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
What does this workflow require?
Columns change the text flow. Use section breaks when only part of the document needs the layout.
Does this webpage process my file?
No. The download button gets WPS Office for your device. Open your file in the app and follow the described workflow. No file upload or conversion happens on this page.
What should I check before relying on the result?
Check where text moves between columns and adjust breaks as needed. Keep the original file and confirm the output in the application or service that will receive it.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
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Columns change the text flow. Use section breaks when only part of the document needs the layout.