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(described in “Using sections for page layout” starting on page 132)
for pages or parts of pages with different numbers of columns.
To define the number of columns on a page:
1) Choose Format > Columns or go to the Columns page of the
Page Style dialog box.
2) On the Columns dialog box (Figure 101), choose the number of
columns and specify any spacing between the columns and
whether you want a vertical separator line to appear between the
columns. You can use one of Writer’s predefined column layouts,
or you can create a customized column layout. The preview box,
located to the right of the Settings area, shows how the column
layout will look.
3) Notice the Apply to box on the right-hand side of the dialog box.
In this case, the changes are being applied to the Default page
style.
4) Click OK to save the changes.
Figure 101: Defining the number of columns on a page
Using a predefined column layout
The Settings area displays five predefined column layouts. To use one
of them, click the desired layout.
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