Quick summary
Splitting a PowerPoint slide into two columns is done by applying the Two Content layout from the Home menu, which instantly creates two separate content placeholders side by side. This method requires no manual resizing and works in any version of PowerPoint.
Steps
- Open your PowerPoint presentation, navigate to the Home menu, and click Layout.
- Find and select Two Content from the available layout options.
- Return to the slide canvas and add new content to your slide placeholders.
- Your PowerPoint slide is now split into two columns and ready to use.
