If the wrapping on the text box is set to other than In Line With Text, you
can size it as required.

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> I use word 2003
>
> How can I print a text in two columns but have the text box (or picture)
> still cover the width of the entire page? (i.e. I don’t want the text box be
> squeezed into a two column layout)