What is the effect of using the Distribute Columns command in a table?

• A. Sets all columns to equal width
• B. Distributes rows
• C. Merges columns
• D. Sorts by first column

Answer: (B)

Distribute Columns equalizes the width of the selected columns so each one has the same measurement. When you apply it, Word takes the total width of the chosen columns and divides it evenly, removing any differences in column widths. This helps tidy up tables with uneven columns, making the layout neater for reading or printing. To use it, select the columns you want balanced, then go to the Table Tools Layout tab and click Distribute Columns. It doesn’t change row heights, merge cells, or sort data—those are handled by Distribute Rows, Merge Cells, and Sort commands respectively.