Decide on the size of each column (usually a percentage of the page or post).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s now take a more in-depth look at how to create columns in WordPress, starting with plugins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
How to Create Table Columns in WordPress using Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are a number of different WordPress plugins available to help you add columns to WordPress. For example, plugins<\/a> can be installed and activated on a WordPress website in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once installed and activated, you\u2019ll create your columns via two primary methods, depending on the plugin: either with shortcodes<\/a>, or a dedicated column builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More people than ever are now using mobile devices<\/a> to browse the internet, and this includes WordPress websites. With this in mind, it’s vital to develop a responsive website that displays correctly and consistently on a wide range of screen sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Responsive plugins are designed to do just that. These plugins typically feature an easy-to-use interface and allow you to create different-sized columns that adapt to the device they are being displayed on. You\u2019ll usually do this through a dedicated admin panel within WordPress that lets you adjust the column sizes and preview the changes immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creating columns in a WordPress web page or post can be confusing and time-consuming, especially if you attempt to use HTML or CSS. However, \u2018shortcodes\u2019 make this a much easier and faster process. For the uninitiated, a shortcode is just as it says \u2013 a usually plain English word encased in square brackets that calls upon more complex code under the hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are plenty of available plugins to help add column shortcodes to your website, including the aptly named Column Shortcodes<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n They offer just as much customization as other methods, including adjustments to the width and number of columns. While there are many available solutions, once installed and activated<\/a>, they all usually follow a similar process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, whichever solution you choose will likely have its own particular quirks, so consulting its documentation should be a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For whatever reason, you may be reluctant to install too many plugins on your website. If so, it’s possible to create WordPress columns on posts and pages without having to use a plugin at all. There are two primary methods: installing a suitable WordPress theme, or creating equal columns using HTML code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your first port of call should be to check out the WordPress.org Theme Directory<\/a>. There are hundreds of themes that include columns as part of their layout, and what\u2019s more they\u2019re all completely free. In some cases, the theme can be tweaked from within the WordPress Customizer to offer a multi-column layout, along with the ability to add a specific number of them and adjust their size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You could easily filter the Theme Directory\u2019s search results to only show themes including two columns<\/a> or more<\/a>, although you could also browse through the entire list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For individual examples, the espresso is a simple theme that offers a number of columns within its layout, although for a more striking design, you may want to take a look at a theme such as CoffeeIsle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, you\u2019ll see that a lot of portfolio themes offer variable columns, as they normally need to showcase all manner of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, you could always get your hands dirty and use HTML<\/a> elements to create multiple columns on your website. Despite all of the technological advances within WordPress, HTML is still one of the most effective and popular ways to add this feature to your posts and pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll often need to use the <div> <\/em>HTML tag and style<\/em> attribute when creating your columns<\/a> in HTML. While the process can get complex, in short, the width, padding and float values enable you to adjust each column\u2019s position, size, and the negative space surrounding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to adding columns to a WordPress website, there are a wide range of options available, such as plugins, shortcodes, dedicated WordPress themes, and HTML. WP Engine<\/a> offers plenty of tips and tricks to help you improve and optimize your WordPress website, and regardless of your site\u2019s design, quality WordPress hosting<\/a> is going to be a huge part of your site\u2019s success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Columns are an effective way to display and arrange content or complex information on a WordPress website\u2019s posts and pages. What\u2019s more, there are a number of different ways to add them to a WordPress website, and doing so is easy. For example, you could install a suitable plugin, use a theme with a built-in…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":135934,"template":"","resource-topic":[901],"resource-role":[896,899],"resource-type":[916],"class_list":["post-30199","resource","type-resource","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nResponsive Column Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shortcodes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Column](\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/codepress.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
How to Create Columns Without Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WordPress Themes with Table Columns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Wordpress](\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/wordpress-theme-directory.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"wordpress](\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/coffeeisle.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHTML Code to Create Columns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n