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# Columns
Columns are a great way to create different layouts for your documentation. You can add many different types of blocks inside a column, and adjust the width of each side to customize it to the design you need.
{% columns %}
{% column width="50%" %}
**Create a seamless experience between your docs and product**
Integrate your documentation right into your product experience, or give users a personalized experience that gives them what they need faster.
Learn more
{% endcolumn %}
{% column %}
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}
## Representation in Markdown
## Example
### Create a seamless experience between your docs and product
Integrate your documentation right into your product experience, or give users a personalized experience that gives them what they need faster.
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