Inserting a Column Break in Word 2007

In the last entry, we looked at how to create newspaper-like columns in Word.  When creating columns, Word extends each column to the bottom of the page and then continues on the top of the next column.  Sometimes we might to specify where Word breaks our text into a new column. 

Luckily, we can force the start of a new column by inserting a Column Break.  A column break terminates the column at the insertion point and begins any subsequent text in the next column.  This is especially handy if we find that our column breaks are in an awkward place in the document.

To Insert a Column Break

1. Set the insertion point where you wish to terminate the column and force the rest of the text to appear at the top of the next column.
2. Click the Page Layout tab on the Ribbon.
3. Click the Breaks button on the Page Setup group and then click Column from the menu.
4. To delete a column break, select the break dotted line and press the Delete key.

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