Panel Formatting
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How do I set up multiple columns on a panel?

You can set up multiple columns on a panel to provide a "spreadsheet type" view (multiple columns left-aligned) by using the <Define Format> command.

For example, define a series of formats using the LEFT and RIGHT parameters in the Column function to set up the column widths:
<Define Format> "Column 1", Column(6,20,80), "Espy Serif", 10, , ,Left, FALSE

<Define Format> "Column 2", Column(6,81,140), "Espy Serif", 10, , ,Left, FALSE

<Define Format> "Column 3", Column(6,141,200), "Espy Serif", 10, , ,Left, FALSE
Then, use the <Format> command to place data into each column:

<Define Panel> "My columns"
<Format> "Column 1"
My column 1 data.
<Format> "Column 2"
My column 2 data.
<Format> "Column 3"
My column 3 data.
<End Panel>
Getting the text to line up horizontally to create the appearance of rows may take a few trials, but this method should achieve the desired effect. Some alternate approaches include:

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