Columns allow you to split text into vertical sections, which is useful for newsletters, brochures, or articles.
To use columns, select the text you want to format. Go to the Layout tab and click Columns. Choose one, two, three, or left/right columns. For custom column width or spacing, select More Columns. Columns are ideal for content that flows like a newspaper or newsletter. You can also insert column breaks to control where one column ends and the next begins. Avoid too many columns on a small page to maintain readability.
Page breaks allow you to start a new page at a specific point in your document. To insert a page break, place your cursor where the new page should start. Go to the Insert tab and click Page Break. You can also press Ctrl + Enter as a shortcut. Page breaks are useful for separating chapters, sections, or headings. Use page breaks instead of pressing Enter multiple times, and avoid unnecessary breaks to prevent formatting issues.
Best practices include combining columns and page breaks for professional-looking documents, previewing your document in Print Layout to check formatting, and keeping formatting consistent for a polished and readable result.