Two-Column Document using Latex

[S_David]

Hello,

How can I generate a two-column document using Latex? I tried to use the multicol package, but any paragrah I wrote, it was splitted in two columns. I do not want this, I want when the first column finished, the corresponding column in the same page begins.

Another question: I am usually see that the first letter in any paper is large and span two columns. How can I do that? See the figure, please.

http://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21412&stc=1&d=1256726117

Thanks in advance

[fatra2]

Hi there,

Which document class are you using??? I know that the multicol environment worked fine for me in the article class.

Cheers