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Step 1 - What is the Ruler ?

Horizontal rulerThe markers on the horizontal ruler display settings for the paragraph that contains the insertion point. To change the settings for indents, margins, and column widths, drag the markers on the horizontal ruler. To set a tab stop by using the horizontal ruler, click the button at the left end of the horizontal ruler until you see the type of tab you want, and then click the ruler to set a tab stop.

Step 2 - Understanding the Markers

 Left tab - Text is aligned with its left edge on the tab stop

 Centre tab - Text is centred beneath the tab stop

 Right tab - Text is aligned with its right edge on the tab stop

 Decimal tab - Numbers are aligned with the decimal point beneath the tab stop

 Bar tab -

 First Line Indent -

 Hanging Indent -

For more information on tabs and indents please refer to the dedicated pages.

Step 4 - Things to Remember