Span "all" for one paragraph in a 2 column text box in illustrator (like InDesign)

[Linda.R.Smith]

I have a two collumn text box. I would like the Title to span "all" collumns like InDesign. Is this possible? 

I created a workflow chart and would prefer not to use muliple text boxes. ...and please don't suggest I build it in InDesign as a correct answer, thank you 😕

[Monika Gause]

If the options in the text area options are not sufficient, then that's that.

These folks have a plugin for Illustrator to create tables: https://www.priint.com/en/priint-illustrator-tables.html (not for free)

[Linda.R.Smith]

@Monika Gause Thank you, as I suspected. Is there anyway to turn this thread into a UserVioice product improvement request?

[Monika Gause]

You can set up an account there and then post a feature request.

[Kurt Gold]

You can mimic it in Illustrator, but it's a bumpy ride. You will soon hate this approach.

Sample Illustrator file:

Mimic InDesign Span

[MV$]

This hysterical. Took me about 3 clicks to not enjoy the bumpy ride.