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Column settings ignored

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December 10, 2023
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Hi

This file I had from the previous designer has a column applied to a text box. But the column is ignored and used as a grid. The one below is a quick replica I made with normal columns applied.

In the screenshot, I selected the top textbox. I see 6 columns at the top control panel. But can't figure out what other settings he touched to make it as a grid instead.

Can anyone help, please?

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Correct answer Joel Cherney

I suspect that Span Columns is turned on. That could be in the paragraph style:

or done with local formatting:

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Community Expert

I suspect that Span Columns is turned on. That could be in the paragraph style:

or done with local formatting:

Soo308666010h68Author

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mystery solved! Thanks so much Joel!

James Gifford—NitroPress

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It sounds as if the text box has override/local settings in play.

Right-click on the box, Text Frame Options or Ctrl-B with it selected.

Soo308666010h68Author

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Hi James

Nothing special ticked on his text frame options..

Do you have any other ideas to where to look?