Microsoft Word application is a text editor that offers many features to make reading and writing practical. Word can also present texts in two sections on a single page, with the feature of splitting the page into two.
When a new document is created in Word, the blank document opens with the print layout at default settings. The contents in this layout are generally arranged as a whole from the upper left to the lower right. Since this does not apply to every format, it may need to be changed in some cases. For such situations, the feature of splitting the page into two in Word is being investigated.
How to split a page in half in Word?
Splitting a Word page into two also allows you to write on two pages at once. There are pros and cons to using this tool. If Word divides the page into two, the font size on the page becomes smaller. This is a situation that makes operations such as reading, writing and editing difficult. However, for some users, managing two pages may make operations easier. Those who want to split the page in two in Word should follow the steps below:
- Select the “Page Layout” option in the top menu of Microsoft Word.
- After entering “Page Layout”, click on the “Columns” tab.
- When you enter the “Columns” tab; Options such as “One”, “Two”, “Three”, “Right” and “Left” appear on the screen.
- Click on the “Two” tab from these options.
- “Right” and “Left” options other than “Two” also split the page in half. However, neither of these options splits the page into two exactly proportionally.
- If the page will be divided into two proportionally, enter the “Other Columns” section under the “Columns” section.
- Then, the number of Columns in the box that appears is set to “2”. The application point can be set as “to the entire document” or “from this point forward” depending on preference. Finally, if desired, check the “Insert a line between” box and add a line between both pages.
By following these steps, a Microsoft Word page can be practically divided into two. However, by applying the same procedures, it can be divided into 3, 4, 5… however many pages are required.