> ## Knowledge Base Index
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> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
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# Figures spanning two columns

Insert a figure from the *Insert* menu in the toolbar. Then click on the figure and the Manage Figure pop up appears:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/d38f777e-0276-4c52-8a15-b5855ac4903c/dca63d24-0cdf-40db-8530-36d705435e7c.png)
Check the multicolumn checkbox and export your document again (using a two column style) to see the changes.