Type the heading, select it, then format it as one column (using either
Format | Columns or the Columns button on the Formatting toolbar). Word will
insert the necessary section break(s). If you need a heading for fewer than
the total number of columns, see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/HeadingsSpanColumns.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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> I have type three columns and finish, now I want to add one heading for all
> three columns. each time i tried it wants to do it for one column only. I
> want my heading across the page. please help my email address is
> jjrico1@earthlink.net