Index columns

[pbirn]

I have the Index format set to make a 2 column index, but the Index list at
the end keeps turning up in only one column.

What have I done wrong?

Thank you

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Is the index shorter than one page? If so, you'll need to add a Continuous
section break at the end to balance the columns.

 

[pbirn]

No, the Index is much longer than one page, but at the moment, it is one long
column spreading over about 5 pages.

Is a Continuous Section Break what I need? I will try it.

 

[pbirn]

I just tried to make an Index as you suggested and since the index is longer
than one page, the Continuous section break appears automatically.

Another thing I noticed--I am making this Index for a friend and her
language for Word is French and mine is English. Do you think this could be
part of the problem?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Are you in Print Layout view? You'll see only one column in Normal view.

 

[pbirn]

Yes, now I see. I was in Normal view and in Print view everything is fine.
Thank you for the help!