Adding Text and Columns

Text components allow you to add and format written content within a page. Choose a standard full-width text area or divide content into two or three columns to organize related information side by side. All three options support headings, paragraphs, links, lists, images, and other standard text formatting.

Adding Text

The standard text component provides a flexible, content area for paragraphs, headings, lists, images, and other page content.

1. Add Text — Select the standard Text component from the drop-down.
2. Text — Add and format your content using the WYSIWYG editor.
3. Text Format — Basic HTML is recommended for most content. Additional formatting options are available for advanced users.

Adding Two or Three Columns

Column components display related content side-by-side. Use two columns for paired information or three columns for shorter, equally important sections.

1. Add Text – Two Columns or Text – Three Columns — Select the appropriate component from the drop-down.
2. Title — Optional. Add a heading that displays above the columns.
3. Column One — Add and format content using the WYSIWYG editor.
4. Column Two —  Add and format content for the second column.
5. Column Three — For three-column layouts only, add content for the third column.

All columns, support standard text formatting, including links, bold and italic text, lists, headings, and media embeds

Splitting Other Content into Columns

Drupal does provide functionality for dividing other widgets into columns. Please contact the Communications office at website@colgate.edu for assistance formatting your page this way.