Columns

* This Columns option is useful to device the document into number of columns by default the document is single column.

* By selecting Columns option from the Format menu bar, we can specify the number of columns, the space between columns, and whether or not the column setting should apply to the entire document, from the current point forward, or the current section.

* We can also insert a line between columns by picking the Line Between check box. Once a column format is established, we can use the Column button on the toolbar to change the column setup. The Column button is also used to create and apply a columnar format to the current section in the document.

* The Columns dialog box provides a series of Presets that can be clicked to give instant column construction.

* It also provides to create a column layout of our own. Columns dialog box selection include the following options :

Options - Uses

1. Number of Columns - The number of columns we want to use.

2. Width and Spacing - Sets individual column widths and the space between columns.

3. Line Between - Inserts a vertical line between columns when checked.

4. Equal Column Width - Automatically creates equal-width columns when checked.

5. Apply To - Apply columnar format to either the whole document, the current section, or from the current cursor position forward.

6. Star New Column - Begin a new section of columnar text at the current cursor position.