How do you add columns to a Wix website?

Adding columns to your Wix website is a straightforward process that helps you create organized, multi-column layouts for your content. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

Understanding the Foundation: Strips and Columns

Columns in Wix are always added within Strip elements. Strips act as horizontal containers that hold your columns and content, making them the building blocks of your website layout.

Step-by-Step Process

Opening the Editor

Start by logging into your Wix account and opening the website you want to edit. Once you're in the editor, you'll be ready to add your column layout.

Adding a Strip with Columns

Click the "+" (Add) button located on the left side of the editor. Navigate to "Layout Tools" and select "Strip". At this point, you have two options: choose a pre-made strip that already includes a two or three-column layout, or select a blank strip to customize from scratch.

Managing Your Columns

If you selected a pre-made column strip, your columns will appear automatically. For blank strips or when you need additional columns, click on the strip you just added. In the strip's toolbar, find the "Layout" option and click "Add Column". You can typically add up to 5 columns per strip, depending on your design needs.

Customization Options

Once your columns are in place, you can drag and drop various elements like text boxes, images, buttons, and other content directly into each column. Use the layout options in the strip toolbar to adjust column width and alignment to match your design vision.

Important Considerations

Wix automatically optimizes your columns for mobile and tablet viewing, but it's always a good idea to preview your site on different devices. You can make specific adjustments for each screen size to ensure your content looks great everywhere.

The column management system allows you to add, delete, or rearrange columns at any time by selecting the strip and using the "Layout" or "Manage Columns" options.

This method works consistently across both the classic Wix Editor and the newer Wix Studio platform, making it easy to create professional multi-column layouts regardless of which version you're using.