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Subject:Re: Formatting Question From:"Susan W. Gallagher" <sgallagher -at- STARBASECORP -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 8 Jun 1995 12:09:11 -0700
Kathleen wrote...
> > In general, does a two column format save space? I prefer to use a single
> > column but I am working with a large group on a proposal and do
> > not have the final say.
> >
The only reason a two-column format saves space is that
the line length is shorter so you can use a smaller point
size. If you stick with the same size text, two columns
*should* take up slightly *more* room because you'd be
wrapping more words that don't fit at the end of the line.
Sue Gallagher
sgallagher -at- starbasecorp -dot- com
