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Subject:Re: Formatting Question From:Romay Jean Sitze <rositze -at- NMSU -dot- EDU> Date:Thu, 8 Jun 1995 10:25:39 -0600
On Thu, 8 Jun 1995, Kathleen Kuvinka wrote:
> > In general, does a two column format save space? I prefer to use a single
> > column but I am working with a large group on a proposal and do
> > not have the final say.
I find that the two column format can usually save space. However, one
of the reasons for this is that I prefer a 12pt. font when I use a one
column format, and a 10pt. font in the two column format. This has to do
with readability issues as much as anything else.
