When you next work with a business document like a newsletter or manual in Microsoft Word, use your new column formatting skills to produce a more professional looking result.

Using columns arranges text in newspaper-style format with two or more narrow columns of text per page. When the text in one column reaches the bottom of the page, it resumes at the top of the next ...

A number of readers have asked how to divide text into columns in Microsoft Word. Well, there are four basic column types that I call “Book,” “Newspaper,” “Table” and “Tabbed.” “Book” columns are ...

In Word 2003, click Format > Columns and choose the two-column icon under Presets. In Word 2007, click the Page Layout tab on the ribbon and click Columns > Two.

Maintaining document formatting can be quite challenging when working with text from multiple sources. Fortunately, Microsoft Word provides you with special paste and formatting options to help ...

Inserting tables into your Word document is a great way to organize and present information. However, you don't have to stop there. With a few simple formatting adjustments, you can transform basic ...

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In Microsoft Word, templates are pre-designed documents that you or someone else (such as Microsoft) creates to use as a pattern for a project. The template could be for a business card, brochure, ...

Using Tables Effectively Effectively using tables in Microsoft Word involves more than just entering and formatting data; it requires leveraging specific features to enhance usability and readability.

A number of readers have asked how to divide text into columns within Microsoft Word. Well, there are four basic column types that I call “Book,” “Newspaper,” “Table” and “Tabbed.” Book columns are ...