Start by checking the bidding strategy. A maximum-CPC column is relevant to Manual CPC; automated bidding may not expose it. Campaign type, update delay, and interface changes can also affect the path.
Steps
A practical next step
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- Open campaign settings and the Bidding section.
- Check the current strategy.
- If Manual CPC is available, change the strategy and save.
- Return to Keywords and check the column.
The menu names in the source are dated to 2025 and are not a guarantee of the current interface.
