Split Bullet Points Into Two Columns in PowerPoint

How to Split the Bullet Points Into Two Columns in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to arrange bullet points into two columns in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

Learn how to split bullet points into two columns in PowerPoint using the built-in Add or Remove Columns option in the Home menu. This quick formatting trick helps you organize dense slide content into a cleaner, more readable two-column layout.

Steps

Select the bullet list inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation that you want to edit.
Go to the Home menu and click the 'Add or Remove Columns' option.
Choose 'Two Columns' from the dropdown list.
The selected bullet list will now be split into two columns in your PowerPoint presentation.

📌 Why this matters

Splitting bullet points into two columns in PowerPoint is a simple but powerful formatting technique that improves slide readability and visual balance. Presenters who need to display long lists of information can use the two-column layout to reduce crowding and keep audiences engaged. This built-in PowerPoint feature requires no third-party tools and can be applied in seconds via the Home menu. Mastering column formatting helps professionals create polished, structured presentations that communicate information more effectively.

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