Use columns in Docs

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I. Intro
Using columns in a document, you can arrange the content in a more structured way. Columns make your document layout more compact and the content presentation more flexible. With columns, you can also achieve a mix of text, images, charts, and other content in the document.
Note: This feature is not available on the mobile app.
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II. Steps
Add columns
There are four ways to add columns. Up to 10 columns can be added to a single row.
/ Quick Insert
Enter / at the beginning of any line, or press Space and enter / anywhere in the text to bring up quick insert, then select Column or type Column.
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+ toolbar
Hover over the + icon on the left side of the document, select Column, and select the number of columns to insert.
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Drag and drop
You can drag a line to the right side of another line to insert a column.
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Plus icon
Hover over the space between columns and click the Plus icon.
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Adjust column width
Hover over the space between columns and drag the blue line that appears to adjust the column width.
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Other columns actions
When adjusting column width, your modifications will only take effect on that line. To quickly change content to fit the column width, you can do the following:
Drag content into a column
Drag the ⋮⋮ icon in front of the content you want to adjust and drop it right above or below the column.
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Press "Enter"
Press Enter in the column to make the column longer and add content as needed.
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Delete columns
Select the columns you want to delete and press Backspace.
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III. FAQs
Why can't I adjust the column width of multiple lines of content at the same time?
You can't adjust the width of the content that is in two different rows of columns at the same time. Move the content to the same column and adjust the column width to change the width of multiple lines of content at the same time.
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Why do some content and headings appear to be misaligned when viewed on a mobile device?
The content and heading may be in two separate columns. Add the content to the same column to fix this issue.
Will moving a column affect the anchor link of the block?
No. Even if the content is moved, the anchor link will still direct you to the right location.
Can I set a background color for a column?
No, you can't set background colors for columns. However, when the content in the column belongs to the same block, you can add a background color to the block to achieve a similar effect.
Written by: Lark Help Center
Updated on 2024-11-15
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