Two-column text with minipage in cover letter

SImply replace \textwidth by \maincolumnwidth. Depending on the style you are using, moderncv might create some columns which reduce the horizontal space available.

Hi Xavier,

Thanks for your quick reply!

This does unfortunately not resolve the issue. I already tried with lower numbers.

I am using the classic style.

matsch

Hi Matsch,

Could you provide a full minimal working example so I can check the issue? Thanks!

The example below reproduces the problem.
Am I getting something obvious completely wrong? Thanks for your help!
matsch

\documentclass{moderncv}

% moderncv themes
\moderncvstyle{classic}

% adjust the page margins
\usepackage[scale=0.75]{geometry}

% personal data
\firstname{Firstname}
\familyname{Lastname}
\address{street number}{zip city}
\mobile{+123}
\phone{+123}
\email{<email address hidden>}

\begin{document}
\makecvtitle

\begin{minipage}[t]{0.2\maincolumnwidth}
left?
\end{minipage}

\begin{minipage}[t]{0.2\maincolumnwidth}
right?
\end{minipage}

\end{document}

D'Oh! It was a stupid problem... Thanks!

Thanks Xavier Danaux, that solved my question.

You're welcome!