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Inspiring
October 12, 2026
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How to fix text crossing columns

  • October 12, 2026
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I am assembling a book and have discovered some text crossing columns as shown on the attachment. I have no clue as to how it happened, or how to fix it. I have used indesign since verrsion 2 and have never seen this before. Can anyone help?
Thanks to those who know more than me,

Joe

    Correct answer BobLevine

    Okay. Is it in it’s own text frame?

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    BobLevine
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    Community Expert
    October 12, 2026

    Is the paragraph set to span columns?

    Inspiring
    October 12, 2026

    In the span column dialog it is set to single column.

    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 12, 2026

    Okay. Is it in it’s own text frame?