Google Docs isn't filling text in in the right hand column on its first page. Why not and how do I fix this?

If Google Docs isn't filling text in the right-hand column of the first page, it may be due to a few different reasons, such as column settings or formatting issues. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: ### Check the Column Settings 1. **Select the Text**: Highlight all the text you want to be arranged in columns. 2. **Format Menu**: Go to the `Format` menu in the top toolbar. 3. **Columns**: Select `Columns`, and then choose the layout you want (e.g., two columns). 4. **Adjust Column Settings**: You can click on `More options` to adjust the spacing, line between the columns, etc. ### Page Setup 1. **Page Setup**: Go to `File` > `Page setup` and ensure that the settings (margins, layout) are appropriate. If the margins are too wide, they may limit the space available for columns. 2. **Margins for Columns**: Sometimes, if the margins are too wide or if you've added a custom margin, it can affect how text is displayed in columns. Adjust these margins accordingly. ### Text Box or Table If you've pasted text into a text box or table, ensure that: 1. The text box or table is set to allow for right alignment. 2. The borders of the text box or table aren't limiting the text's visibility. ### Refresh the Document Sometimes formatting issues can simply be resolved by refreshing the document: - **Reload the Page**: Simply refresh your browser. - **Clear Cache**: If refreshing doesn’t work, try clearing your browser’s cache or using an incognito window. ### Check for Add-ons and Extensions Some browser extensions or Google Docs add-ons can interfere with formatting: - Try disabling any extensions you might have or testing the document in a different browser. ### Final Check If all else fails, try copying the text to a new Google Docs document to see if the issue persists in the new document. This can sometimes help resolve formatting errors that were stuck in the original document. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and get your text to fill the right-hand column properly on your Google Docs document.