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Two Independent Columns
Hi. I'm new to Word. I'd like to make two INDEPENDENT columns on a page.
It is for a TV NEWS script. The directions are written in the left column-- the script is written in the right column. These columns need to continue for several pages and be saved as one document. The key is the columns must function independently of each other so an editor can make changes to either column. Could anyone tell me how to do it? I would be eternally grateful!! Thanks, poetrydaze |
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Two Independent Columns
You don't really want *Columns*, you want a 2-Column Table. The default
borders can be removed if you'd prefer. HTH |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac On 5/16/09 4:01 PM, in article , "poetrydaze" wrote: Hi. I'm new to Word. I'd like to make two INDEPENDENT columns on a page. It is for a TV NEWS script. The directions are written in the left column-- the script is written in the right column. These columns need to continue for several pages and be saved as one document. The key is the columns must function independently of each other so an editor can make changes to either column. Could anyone tell me how to do it? I would be eternally grateful!! Thanks, poetrydaze |
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Thanks CyberTaz. I'm afraid I'm so new to this that I haven't a clue what you mean. Could you walk me through it? What is the step by step to make this happen? Thanks so much. Poetrydaze |
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Two Independent Columns
What version of Word?
If it's word 2007, from the Insert tab of the Ribbon, click on the Table icon and a grid will appear on which you can drag to select as many columns and rows as you want, though one row will be enough for the moment. If you had selected two columns by one row, when you release the mouse key, a one row, two column table will be inserted into the document. In earlier versions, I think that there is a similar facility on the Tables menu. After inserting the table, click inside the first cell and press Ctrl+Alt+u and the borders of the table will disappear (though for now, you might want to leave them there so that you can see where you are, or alternatively, after removing the borders, you can select an option in the Word 2007 Table Tools/Layout or earlier versions Tables menu to show the grid lines) Type your text in the appropriate columns. To add a new row, with the selection in the second column, press the tab key. If you want to insert a tab, hold down the Ctrl key and press the tab key. -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "poetrydaze" wrote in message ... Thanks CyberTaz. I'm afraid I'm so new to this that I haven't a clue what you mean. Could you walk me through it? What is the step by step to make this happen? Thanks so much. Poetrydaze |
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Thanks Doug. Between you guys I think I have my answer and I'm so grateful.
I have a mac and currently use Pages-- but it won't do this. Believe me, I've spent plenty of time in the forums on the Apple site figuring that out. So I'm going to go out today and buy the home/ student version of Office for mac. I'm guessing it will work as you indicate. Do you know? Thank you so much. poetrydaze "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote: What version of Word? If it's word 2007, from the Insert tab of the Ribbon, click on the Table icon and a grid will appear on which you can drag to select as many columns and rows as you want, though one row will be enough for the moment. If you had selected two columns by one row, when you release the mouse key, a one row, two column table will be inserted into the document. In earlier versions, I think that there is a similar facility on the Tables menu. After inserting the table, click inside the first cell and press Ctrl+Alt+u and the borders of the table will disappear (though for now, you might want to leave them there so that you can see where you are, or alternatively, after removing the borders, you can select an option in the Word 2007 Table Tools/Layout or earlier versions Tables menu to show the grid lines) Type your text in the appropriate columns. To add a new row, with the selection in the second column, press the tab key. If you want to insert a tab, hold down the Ctrl key and press the tab key. -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "poetrydaze" wrote in message ... Thanks CyberTaz. I'm afraid I'm so new to this that I haven't a clue what you mean. Could you walk me through it? What is the step by step to make this happen? Thanks so much. Poetrydaze |
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Answer: Two Independent Columns
Hi poetrydaze! Welcome to Word! I'd be happy to help you create two independent columns for your TV news script.
Here are the steps to create two independent columns in Word:
By inserting section breaks between each page, you're essentially creating a new section for each page. This allows the columns to function independently of each other, so an editor can make changes to either column without affecting the other. Once you've finished your script, you can save it as one document by clicking on "File" in the top left corner of the screen and selecting "Save As." Give your document a name and choose a location to save it. Your two-column script will be saved as one document.
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