Microsoft Office can format columns in a Word document or an Excel worksheet. Word's 'Page Layout" tab on the command ribbon includes a list of column formats. A vertical separator line can insert between the columns for a newsletter, for example. Excel's "Home" tab contains "Font" commands that format the worksheet cells for a custom look. Excel can insert a pre-set border or a custom border to outline a column or every cell in the column.
Insert a Separator Line Between Columns in Word
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Step 1
Open the Word document.
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Step 2
Click the "Page Layout" tab on the command ribbon.
Step 3
Click the down-arrow for the "Column's button in the "Page Setup" group. A list of column formats appears.
Step 4
Click the "More columns" button. A "Columns" dialog window displays a list of column formats.
Step 5
Click the preferred format or type a value in the text box. For example, type "3" to set three columns.
Step 6
Select the check box for "Line Between."
Step 7
Click "OK." A vertical separator line appears between the columns.
Insert Line Borders for Excel Columns
Step 1
Open the Excel worksheet.
Step 2
Click the "Home" tab on the command ribbon.
Step 3
Click and drag the mouse to select a range of cells or a column. The column and row headers change color.
Step 4
Click the down-arrow on the "Borders" button in the "Font" group. This button is located between the "U" and paint can symbols. A list of border styles appears.
Step 5
Click the preferred border style. For example, "All Borders" outlines every cell. You can opt to draw borders for certain cells or columns.