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Hapgood1984
Copper Contributor
Mar 14, 2025

Ruler-less in Word

After an hour of typing back-and-forth with the chat person, I was told that I should post my concern here because this fellow couldn't figure it out. I'm working with Microsoft Word on a MacBook Air...
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PorterPhoenix
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Mar 15, 2025

1. Enable Ruler: Open Word, click the “View” tab, check the “Ruler”.
Switch to Page View: The ruler is only displayed in Page View, click View > Select Page View.
2. Check the zoom settings:
Adjust Zoom: Use the zoom slider in the bottom right corner or press Ctrl + mouse wheel.
3. Reset Word settings:
Close Word, press Win + R, type %appdata%\Microsoft\Templates, enter.
Rename the Normal.dotm file (e.g. to Normal_old.dotm) and restart Word.
4. Check Add-Ins: Open Word, click File > Options > Add-Ins.
Select “COM Add-ons” in the “Manage” drop-down menu, click “Go” to disable all add-ons, and restart Word.
5. Update Word:
Click “File” > “Account” > “Update Options” > “Update Now”.
6. Repair Office: Open “Control Panel” > “Programs and Features”, find Microsoft Office, right-click and select “Change” > “Repair”, restart Word. “Repair” and restart your computer.

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