how to switch between 2 columms in word

[Longnguyen]

I can make 2 columms but when I finish my 1st paragraph in the 1 left
columm, I can not make the 2nd one in the right columm, please show me
how?and why I could not do it.
Thanks

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Perhaps what you really need is a table instead of snaking columns? Or if
you just want your columns to be balanced, add a Continuous section break at
the end of the multi-column section. To end a column before it is full,
insert a column break (Ctrl+Shift+Enter). See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/UsingColumns.htm