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Document 383
How to create multiple columns in typeset documents
Version: 3.x, 4.x, 5.x - Scientific WorkPlace, Scientific Word
The typesetting specifications for each document shell determine the number of
columns initially created with the shell. If you want simple double columns
throughout your document, modify the document class
options to specify the double-column option.
However, if you want some certain document elements in multiple columns and
others not, use the multicol package to create as many as 10 columns of text
or to combine single and multiple columns on the same page:
- Add the multicol package to your document.
- Define the start of the multicolumn environment:
- Place the insertion point where you want multiple columns to begin.
- Enter an encapsulated TeX field.
- In the entry area, type \begin{multicols}{x} where
x is the number of columns you want.
- Choose OK.
- Define the end of the multicolumn environment:
- Place the insertion point where you want multiple columns to end.
- Enter an encapsulated TeX field.
- In the entry area, type \end{multicols} and choose
OK.
Last revision 03/03/06
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