Column Formating in Pages 10.2

I can't format columns of text in Pages 10.2 (new version in Sept 2020) as I used to do in previous versions. I used to type in a number of lines, separated by RETURN, then select them and change the number of columns from 1 to 2 or 3. I did this to type up ingredients for recipes. Then I could type in the recipe instructions, formatted in 1 column. This was a simple way without using tables - fast and efficient.

I can't do this in Pages 10.2, or at least I can't figure out how to accomplish this in 10.2, and the instructions in the online manual are those I have followed in the past successfully, but not any longer.

When I try to do this now, the cursor goes to a new page. I can't select a new section, either. That sends the cursor to a new page as well.

What am I missing or doing wrong?