HTML <multicol> (Multiple Column Text) Tag
No standards support
Example
<multicol cols="3" gutter="20">
Dummy text
</multicol>Meaning
The <multicol> element renders the enclosed content in multiple columns.
This element should not be used; a table is a more standard way to render multiple columns of text across browsers.
CSS properties like column-width and column-count perform the same function when supported.
This element is defined by Netscape-specific
Standard Syntax (Defined by Netscape)
<multicol>...</multicol>Browser Support
Only supported by Netscape 3, 4, 4.5–4.8
Status
No standards support
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cols | number | Specifies the number of columns in which to display the text. |
| gutter | number | Specifies the width between the columns. The default value is 10 pixels. |
| width | pixels | Specifies the column width for all columns. |