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.

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