Column Layouts

Content creators will often use the table feature in Word to create layouts and column structure in their document. Using layout tables to create columns can affect the responsiveness of your document when viewed on mobile devices, and also affects how your document exports into a PDF. Instead, use the column tools in Word to create multi-column documents.

Instructions for Creating Columns in Word

1. Select the Layout tab
2. Click the Column button
3. Use your mouse to select which types of columns you will use

Creating columns in this manner will allow screen readers to progress logically through your document's text.  If you use choose to use layout tables, logical sequencing in your document may be broken for screen readers and this will make your content non-compliant with accessibility guidelines.