Guide/Part Three · Structure a manuscript
Breaks & columns
Force a new page, split into columns, or start a new section with its own layout.
Insert a break
Choose Insert ▸ Break and pick one:
- Page Break (Ctrl+Enter / ⌘Enter): start the next line on a fresh page.
- Column Break: flush the current column and move to the next.
- Section Break (Next Page) / (Continuous): begin a new section, on a new page or on the same one.
Columns
- Choose Format ▸ Columns and pick 1, 2, or 3.
- For a custom count, gutter, or a line between columns, choose Additional column options and set them in the dialog.
Tip
To remove a break, put the cursor at the very start of the line after it and press Backspace. One press, one undo. A continuous section break lets columns start mid-page.