Multi-Column Text Generator
Quick Tips
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Arrange text into multiple columns for efficient display.
Examples
One Two Three Four Five Six
One Four Two Five Three Six
A long paragraph of text that needs to be split into multiple columns for better readability.
A long paragraph multiple columns of text that for better needs to be split readability. into
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your display width and content. Two columns work well for 80-character terminals. Three or four columns suit wider displays (120+ characters). Column width of 30-50 characters typically provides optimal readability for prose.
Plain text columns require a monospaced font to align properly. If you're viewing in a proportional font, the columns will appear misaligned. Use a code block, terminal, or text editor with monospace font settings.
This tool creates equal-width columns. For unequal columns (like a narrow sidebar and wide main content), you'd need to process each column separately and manually combine them, paying careful attention to line-by-line alignment.
Use the paragraph-aware distribution option, which keeps paragraph blocks together. Alternatively, use special markers in your text to indicate "no break" sections that should stay in a single column.
The gutter is the space between columns. Typically 2-4 spaces provides visual separation without wasting space. Too narrow and columns blend together; too wide and you lose the space-efficiency benefit of multiple columns.
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