How do you create columns and adjust column widths and spacing?

• A. Layout > Columns; choose a preset or More Columns to customize; adjust widths with the ruler or Column Width settings
• B. Insert > Columns
• C. Layout > Page Setup > Columns
• D. Design > Columns

Answer: (A)

The key idea is using the Layout tab to control how text is arranged in columns. Start by opening Columns from the Layout tab, then pick a preset for a quick layout or choose More Columns to customize. In the More Columns dialog you can set the exact number of columns, their widths, and the spacing between them. For precise adjustments, you can either type the exact width values or use the Column Width option, and you can also fine-tune by dragging the column boundaries with the ruler. Remember, you can apply these settings to the entire document or just a selected section by selecting the text first. This path—Layout > Columns with More Columns for customization and then adjusting via the ruler or Column Width—is the most straightforward way to create columns and control their widths and spacing.