This is a 4 column example.
Column 1 content. You must add at least one column, and you can add up to four columns.
Multicolumn Content
Multicolumn Content allows you to add a block of one to four columns of content on your page.
What it will look like with 4 columns
Column 2 content.
- This is an example of some content that is formatted as a bulleted list
- Another bullet
- A third bullet
Column 3. This is one example of some content that is formatted as a paragraph. This is one example of some content that is formatted as a paragraph. This is one example of some content that is formatted as a paragraph.
Column 4. This is another example of some content that is formatted as a paragraph.
What it will look like with 3 columns
This is a 3 column example.
Column 1 content. You must add at least one column, and you can add up to four columns.
Column 2 content.
- This is an example of some content that is formatted as a bulleted list
- Another bullet
- A third bullet
Column 3. This is one example of some content that is formatted as a paragraph. This is one example of some content that is formatted as a paragraph.
What it will look like with 1 column
This is a 1 column example.
Column 1 content. You must add at least one column, and you can add up to four columns.
When to use
Multicolumn Content is flexible and can be used it in a lot of ways to add images, text, links and more.
- Use the 4 column variation when you have 4 short pieces of information to share
- Use the 1 column variation when you want to add an full-width image in between other content types, such as Scannable Paragraphs
When to consider something else
For simple and straight-forward content, use a Scannable Paragraph.
Best practices
General Do's & Don'ts
Do
- Consider the length of your content. Columns that are similar in size is more visually appealing.
- Follow best practices for using images.
Don't
- Pair very long columns with very short columns.
- Put images in your columns unless you really need to. Consider a content type that highlights images instead, like a Scannable Paragraph.
Accessibility
Remember to use plain language for your writing, especially when you are grouping content together in a complex format; like when using multicolumn content.
Resources
CMS documentation
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