When using Pagination, common questions usually involve choosing the right break type, understanding section behavior, and checking layout results; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What is the difference between a page break and pressing Return?
- A page break forces the following content to start on a new page.
- Pressing Return usually creates a new line or a new paragraph at the current position.
- If you need stable page layout, use a page break instead of repeated returns.
When should I use a column break?
- Use a column break when the document already uses a multi-column layout.
- After insertion, the following content moves to the next column.
- If the document is not using columns, confirm the current layout structure before you insert one.
What is the difference between a next-page section break and a continuous section break?
- A next-page section break starts the new section on the following page.
- A continuous section break starts the new section on the same page.
- If you need both a new section and a new page, use a next-page section break. If you only need a new section on the current page, use a continuous section break.
Why would a formal document use odd-page or even-page section breaks?
- Some books and formal documents require a new section to begin on a fixed odd-numbered or even-numbered page.
- These section break types help the document follow page-number layout rules.
- Before inserting one, check the current page position so you can predict the result more easily.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Page Break | A layout marker that forces following content to start on a new page. |
| Column Break | A layout marker that moves following content to the next column in a multi-column document. |
| Section Break | A layout marker that divides a document into separate sections with different page or formatting rules. |
| Continuous Section Break | A section break type that starts a new section on the same page. |
| Odd-Page Section Break | A section break type that starts a new section on the next odd-numbered page. |