Multi-Column Index
How to set up multi-column index pages for PDF outputs.
By default, your index is shown as a single-column index in PDF outputs. This can be suitable for shorter indices.
If you prefer a multi-column layout to show more index entries per page and to adjust the gap between the columns, this is set in the Layout Editor.
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A PDF output showing a three-column index
To define the index columns for PDF output:
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Select Layout in the top menu.
Paligo displays a list of Layouts. The list is empty if there are no custom Layouts in your Paligo instance.
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Select the Layout you want to update or Create a Layout.
Tip
You can copy the URL of the Layout Editor and paste it into a new tab in your browser. This can be useful if you frequently switch between your Paligo content and the Layout settings.
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Select General in the sidebar.
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Select Glossary, Index and Bibliography.
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Select the Number of columns for the Index from the menu.
You can choose from 1 to 4.
Paligo will aim to balance the columns automatically, so that they are approximately equal length.
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Enter a width between each column in the Columns gap for the index. You must specify a measurement unit after the width (pt, px, em).
This setting only applies if there is more than one column.
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Select Save.
When you publish to PDF with this layout, your index will use the column number and spacing settings that you applied.