How do I write in both columns when I format my word document?

[lauraM]

I am typing a document in word and I need two columns formatted with text in
both. I am only able to write in the left column and cannot type in right
column. Please help.

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

With "newspaper" type columns, you need to insert a column break to move
from the first to the second column. (Page Layout tab>Breaks in Page Setup
section of Ribbon>Column)

If you want to switch backwards and forwards, maybe you should be using a
two column table instead. If you go this route, insert new rows every now
and then as exceptionally long rows (spanning pages) can be a bit of an
issue.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com

 

[heba gaber]

I am typing a document in word and I need two columns formatted with text in
both. I am only able to write in the left column and cannot type in right column.Please help.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Since your question seems to be identical, have you read the previous reply?

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
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