WD2000: Columns Lost When Saved as Web Page (224680)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q224680

SYMPTOMS

When you save a Word document formatted as multiple columns as a Web page (on the File menu, click Save as Web Page), when you view your Web page in a Web browser, the column format is lost.

NOTE: To format your Word document as multiple columns, click Columns on the Format menu.

CAUSE

This functionality is by design in Microsoft Word 2000. A document that is formatted as multiple columns is converted to a single-column format when you save the document as a Web page.

For additional information about features that are not supported by Web browsers, please click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

212270 WD2000: Limitations of Converting from Word Doc to Web Page

WORKAROUND

To retain the appearance of multiple columns in a Web page, create the Web page by using a table.

For more information about creating a table, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type table in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB224680
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