Editor Flexibility: Text Editor Columns in Elementor

In Elementor, creating text editor columns allows you to structure text content into multiple columns within a single Text Editor widget. This feature provides flexibility in organizing and presenting textual content on your website. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use text editor columns in Elementor:

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Text Editor Columns in Elementor

1. Adding a Text Editor Widget

1. Open Elementor Editor:
   • Navigate to the page or post where you want to add text editor columns and open it in the Elementor editor.
2. Drag and Drop Text Editor Widget:
   • Locate the Text Editor widget from the Elementor panel (Widgets section) and drag it to the desired section of your page.

2. Creating Columns within Text Editor

1. Edit Text Content:
   • Click on the Text Editor widget to open the editing options.
2. Switch to Text Mode:
   • Switch to the Text tab to view and edit the HTML content directly.
3. Structure Content with Columns:
   • Use HTML tags to create columns within the Text Editor widget. For example:
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     <div class="column">
<p>Column 1 content goes here.</p>
</div>
<div class="column">
<p>Column 2 content goes here.</p>
</div>

   • You can add more columns as needed by duplicating the <div class="column"> sections and adjusting the content inside <p> tags.

3. Styling Columns (Optional)

1. Custom CSS (Optional):
   • If you want to customize the appearance of your columns further, you can add custom CSS.
   • Navigate to the Advanced tab of the Text Editor widget and add your CSS code in the Custom CSS section.
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   .column {
float: left;
width: 50%; /* Adjust the width according to your design */
padding: 0 10px; /* Add padding for spacing between columns */
}

   • This CSS snippet sets each column to occupy 50% of the widget’s width with a bit of padding for spacing.

4. Example: Creating Two Columns in Text Editor

1. Edit Text Editor Widget:
   • Switch to the Text tab and add the following HTML structure:
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   <div class="column">
<p>This is column 1 content.</p>
</div>
<div class="column">
<p>This is column 2 content.</p>
</div>

2. Apply Custom CSS (Optional):
   • Go to the Advanced tab of the Text Editor widget and enter the custom CSS:
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   .column {
float: left;
width: 50%;
padding: 0 10px;
}

3. Save and Preview:
   • Save your changes and preview the page to see the text content displayed in two columns within the Text Editor widget.

Best Practices for Using Text Editor Columns

1. HTML Structure:
   • Use <div> tags with appropriate classes (<div class="column">) to create columns effectively. This approach ensures semantic structure and easier maintenance.
2. Responsive Design:
   • Test your columns on different devices to ensure they display properly across various screen sizes. Consider using media queries in CSS for responsive adjustments.
3. Content Organization:
   • Divide content logically into columns to enhance readability and user experience. Columns work well for comparisons, lists, or segmented information.
4. Consistency:
   • Maintain consistency in column widths, padding, and styling across your site to create a cohesive design.
5. Accessibility:
   • Ensure that content within columns remains accessible to all users, including those using screen readers. Test accessibility features after implementing columns.

Conclusion

Using text editor columns in Elementor allows you to structure and present textual content in a flexible and visually appealing way. By leveraging HTML structure and optionally applying custom CSS, you can create multi-column layouts within a single Text Editor widget. Follow best practices for design, responsiveness, and accessibility to optimize your content presentation and enhance user engagement on your website.