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compupix
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Jan 25, 2023
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Clicking in Ruler Does Not Create New Tab

Double-clicking in the ruler does not insert a new tab. It brings up the Page Setup dialog. The left edge of the ruler doesn't show tab types.   How do I change those two behaviors? Microso...
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    Doug_Robbins_Word_MVP
    Jan 26, 2023

    compupix I believe that the issue is that you are in Web Layout view.

     

    If you switch to Print Layout View, the functionality to which you make reference will be available.

     

     

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Doug_Robbins_Word_MVP
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Jan 26, 2023

compupix I believe that the issue is that you are in Web Layout view.

 

If you switch to Print Layout View, the functionality to which you make reference will be available.

 

 

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compupix
Copper Contributor
Jan 27, 2023

Doug_Robbins_Word_MVP 

Changing to Print Layout worked. I think this is a change in behavior.

Thanks!

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    Doug_Robbins_Word_MVP
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    Jan 27, 2023

    compupix Not really,  Print Layout view is the default

     

     

    Maybe you had inadvertently clicked on the Web Layout button that is next to the Print Layout button

     

     

     

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