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> From: Jean-Christophe Helary <jean.christophe.helary@traduction-libre.org>
> Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:47:49 +0900
> 
> I'm not sure I understand the purpose of the two column mode triggered by C-x 6 2. What is the difference with C-x 5 2 ?

Did you read the section in the Emacs manual that describes this mode?
I think it answers your question.