# Add

* Select a block.
* In the Quick inserter, find the Columns block icon.
* Click to insert it into your parent block.

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### Select Your Layout

This allows you to choose the layout you would like to apply to your Columns block from a simple vertical 2 column layout to more complex designs.

The required Column blocks are automatically added according to your choice.

The Layout can be changed at any time through the Grid Editor.

* Click to select required Layout in the Layout panel.

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### Columns with Column Blocks

The page should now look something like this with the columns layout of your choice and a column block in every column.

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