How to Split Pages in Word

Spliting pages in Word can means two things: one is to split a Word document in half to change the document layout; the others is to split a multi-page Word document to different files. The former can be done with Microsoft Word, but the latter needs the help of a third-party tool since Microsoft Word doesn't support splitting a document into different pieces. This article provides you a detailed guide on how to split page in Word with different methods.

Split Word Pages into Separate Files

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Step 1. Import a Word File

Tap on "Create File" once the home window appears on the screen after launching PDFelement on your desktop. Select your Word document.

Step 2. Access the Page Option

Once you are done importing a file from the local directory, you need to access the "Page" tab on the top of the window to lead yourselves to a different sub-menu. Access the option displaying "Split" on the menu.

Step 3. Separate Pages

A new screen opens up with a set of different options where you can select the number of pages and bookmarks to split. Once done, tap OK and save your results.

Step 4. Save Pages in Word

If you need to save the splitted files in Word format, you can use PDFelement to easily convert the splitted files to Word, PDF, Excel and more.

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Split a Page into Columns in Word (2 or 4)

Microsoft Word provides built-in tools to divide a page into multiple columns. This is useful for newsletters, brochures, or layouts where you want text in equal sections. Here’s how to split a page into 2 or 4 columns in Word.

Step 1. Select the Text (Optional)

If you want to split only part of the document, select the text. To apply to the entire document, no selection is required.

Step 2. Open the Columns Menu

Go to the Layout tab on the ribbon, then choose Columns under Page Setup. You can pick from preset options or click More Columns to customize.

Step 3. Customize the Number of Columns

Choose the number of columns (e.g., 2 or 4). Adjust spacing and apply settings to the selected text or whole document, then click OK.

Make 2 Columns (Divide a Word Document in Half)

• Select Layout → Columns → Two to split the page into two equal sections.
• Use More Columns if you want custom widths or spacing.

Make 4 Columns (Divide into 4 Sections)

• Go to Layout → Columns → More Columns and set Number of columns = 4.
• Adjust widths so the text remains readable and balanced.

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