Possibly what you want is a table? Or see
http://sbarnhill.mvps.org/WordFAQs/MarginalText.htm

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"Greg Upham" Greg wrote in message
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I want to set up three columns in MS Word. In the past, when I have done
this, the "flow" of inputs starts at the left, continues down the page
untill
it must go to the middle. I want to set up independent columns on this
template that would enable me to input information in the side columns
only
when necessary. I am using these side columns for referencing to other
documents. Any suggestions?