# Column

The column block is a unique [`columns`](https://docs.cwicly.com/blocks/columns) block child. It acts like the div block and offers the same customisations.

{% hint style="info" %}
It cannot exist on its own but is included in an added columns block.
{% endhint %}

## Add

Column blocks are automatically added when you select a Columns layout in the Layout Panel.

Column blocks can also be added from the Block Inspector when you select a Columns block.

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### From Layout

{% content-ref url="columns/add" %}
[add](https://docs.cwicly.com/blocks/columns/add)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### From a Columns Block

{% content-ref url="columns/columns" %}
[columns](https://docs.cwicly.com/blocks/columns/columns)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Grid Viewer

For child specific CSS grid see:

{% content-ref url="../cwicly/css-grid" %}
[css-grid](https://docs.cwicly.com/cwicly/css-grid)
{% endcontent-ref %}