Settings chosen too large for page width

[jmt356]

Every time I go to Page Setup to change the margins, page size, or other settings in my document, I get the error message "Settings you chose for the left and right margins, column spacing, or paragraph indents are too large for the page width in some sections." But I don't find that the left and right margins (.5"), column spacing (normal), or paragraph indents (0") are too large. What might the problem be?

I tried attaching the problematic document, but the problem is it is way too big, and when I try cutting out a section, the problem disappears and so if I post that section, then you won't see the problem occurring. How can I discover what the problem is?

[HansV]

Do you have a section with multiple columns?
If so, try the following:
- Click anywhere in that section.
- Select Format | Columns... (Word 2003 or before) or click the Columns button in the Page Setup group of the Page Layout tab of the ribbon (Word 2007 or later).
- Tick the "Equal column widths" check box.
- Click OK.

[jmt356]

Hans, I tried that, but I am still getting the problem. Any other suggestions?

[HansV]

Does the problem disappear regardless of which section you remove?

[jmt356]

I just found the culprit column. IT was all the way in the beginning. I kept on cutting away parts of hte document until I isolated it. Thanks.

[HansV]

OK, good that you found it. Thanks for posting back.