Word: Create two independent columns

Two independent columns make work easier if, for example, you want to present pro and contra arguments side by side in a Word document. This practical tip shows you how to create the columns in a few seconds.

Create independent columns in a Word document

The easiest way to create two independent columns in Word is with a table:

1. To do this, first open the "Insert" tab in Word and look for the "Tables" section in the associated ribbon.
2. Here you decide whether you want two or three columns.
3. If you select three columns, you can use the third column in the middle to create a space between the other two columns.
4. After you have filled the columns with your arguments, you can make the table frames "invisible". To do this, right-click on the table and select the "Frame and shading" option in the context menu.
5. In the "Frames and Shades" menu, select the "Settings" under the "Frames" tab. Since you don't want a frame, choose the "None" option and then click "OK".
6. Alternatively, you can also make the setting in the ribbon. To do this, simply click on "Frame" in the "Table styles" section.