Indent Text


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  Intro

Indentations are simply margins that affect individual paragraphs or lines. Indentations can help make paragraphs easier to distinguish. The quickest way to indent a line of text is with the Tab key; however, other ways will indent text more precisely. You can set exact measurements for left and right indentations, choose to indent only the first line of text, or create a hanging indentation that leaves the first line intact but indents the rest of the paragraph.
  Step 1:  Use the Indent Buttons

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For quick indentations, use the Indent buttons on the Formatting toolbar. To increase the indentation, click in the paragraph or sentence you want to indent, and click the Increase Indent button. To decrease the indentation, click Decrease Indent.
  Step 2:  Use the Paragraph Dialog Box

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For specific kinds of indentations or to set an exact indentation, open the Paragraph dialog box. Click in front of the paragraph or text you want to indent, and display the Format menu and select Paragraph.
  Step 3:  Set an Indent Measurement

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From the Indents and Spacing tab, use the Left or Right indentation boxes to set a specific measurement for the indentation. You can type directly into the boxes, or use the spin arrows to increase the settings.
  Step 4:  Set a Special Indent

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To set a First line or a Hanging indentation, click the Special drop-down list and make a selection.
  Step 5:  Exit the Dialog Box

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After setting the indent, check the Preview area to see how it will look. Click OK to exit the dialog box.
  Step 6:  Indents Applied

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Word applies your indent specifications to the selected text. The figure below shows an example of a first-line indentation and a hanging indentation.