How to Use WPS Split Columns on Windows

Use Split Columns through 3 how-to topics in WPS Writer, and choose the topic you need from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set up columns

Entry: Page tab → Columns drop-down menu

1. Open your document in WPS Writer.
2. Select the text that you want to format into columns.
3. Click the Columns drop-down menu on the Page tab.
4. Select a preset style to apply the column layout immediately.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected text is reformatted into the chosen number of columns.
• Next action available: You can continue editing the text or open more column settings.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not select text first, the applied range may not match what you expect.
• Environment note: It is easier to review the result in a page-based document view.

2. Customize columns

Entry: Page tab → Columns drop-down menu → More Columns

1. Open the document and select the text that you want to format.
2. Click the Columns drop-down menu on the Page tab.
3. Select More Columns.
4. Enter or choose the number of columns.
5. Set the apply range as needed.
6. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The document shows the selected range in the specified number of columns.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting width, separator lines, and other details.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not confirm the apply range, the setting may affect the wrong part of the document.
• Environment note: The feature guide states support for up to 11 columns.

3. Adjust column details

Entry: Page tab → Columns drop-down menu → More Columns

1. Select the text that already uses columns.
2. Open the More Columns settings window.
3. Set whether the columns should use equal width.
4. Turn the separator line option on if needed.
5. Click OK to apply the changes.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The width or separator line settings are reflected in the page layout.
• Next action available: You can keep editing the document and review the updated layout.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the target content is not selected, the change may not apply to the intended range.
• Environment note: Separator lines and width settings are part of the custom column settings.