InDesign Tutorial – Text Frame Columns
InDesign Tutorial – Text Frame Columns
There are a number of ways to create columns in InDesign but in this InDesign tutorial it’s the Text Frame Object that will be covered. In this one box you have the ability to set the amount of columns, balance them evenly and to adjust the width between them.
There is a video at the end of the tutorial for those who prefer a more visual approach otherwise…………………..
InDesign Tutorial – How to create columns?
Click on the text box you want to apply the columns too
Go to the Object Menu >Text Frame Options
Text Frame Options Box Opens
Example with No Columns
Make sure that the General Tab is selected
We are going to focus on the Columns section at the top of the Text Frame Options Box
Number refers to the amount of columns
Gutter refers to the width between the columns
Balance Columns – tick this to make all column lengths equal
Adjust Column Values
Adjust the values in the boxes by either clicking the spinners or typing in the amount
Example of 2 Columns applied
It really is as straightforward as that.
