To create columns within a text box on Google Slides, you'll primarily use formatting options within or alongside the text box itself or leverage pre-designed layouts.
Here's how:
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Using Layout Options:
- Select a Layout: Click on the "Layout" option in the toolbar.
- Choose a Columned Layout: Look for layout options like "Title and two columns." Select the one that best suits your needs. This approach pre-configures the slide with designated column areas.
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Adjusting an Existing Text Box (If Supported):
- Draw a Text Box: If you don't see column options directly in the toolbar, draw a standard text box across your slide.
- Format Options (If Available): Access the "Format options" for the text box (often found under the "Format" menu). It is important to note that direct, built-in column formatting within a standard text box is not directly supported in Google Slides as of the current version. Some add-ons or workarounds involving multiple text boxes might be necessary if you need precise column control.
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Workaround: Using Multiple Text Boxes
- Create Separate Text Boxes: Draw multiple text boxes, arranging them side-by-side to simulate columns.
- Adjust Size and Alignment: Carefully resize and align the text boxes to create the appearance of columns. You'll likely need to manually adjust their widths and positions to achieve the desired layout.
- Link Text Boxes (If Needed): For text to flow automatically between "columns," there is no direct linking functionality within Google Slides. You would need to manually copy and paste text to keep content aligned.
Summary: While Google Slides doesn't offer a direct "column" formatting option within a single text box like you might find in word processors, you can leverage pre-designed slide layouts that include columns or create a similar effect using multiple, carefully aligned text boxes.
