Here is trick to create columns in MS Word with out touching the mouse.
Just type +------------------+------------------------+----------+----------------+ and PRESS ENTER.
Word will automatically insert a table.
To add a new row just hit tab again when you are in the last column to the right. You can add as many rows to your table (box) as you want using this method. The + symbol indicates a column break, and the --- symbols indicate the width of the column you want the table (or box) to be.