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Anne_Colton
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Jan 14, 2022

How to set tabs

Hi! I am new to MS Word and am trying to figure out how to set tabs on a document. The only way I have found is to go to Paragraph/Tabs and then set the number numerically. Is there a way to do this visually, without guessing what the number might be? Or at least is there a way to see the rulers on the document so I can at least get close?

 

Thanks in advance!

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  • masad-1989's avatar
    masad-1989
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    Jan 14, 2022

    Before you start adjusting tab stops, make sure to turn on both formatting marks and the ruler. The formatting marks make it easy to https://dogsfreedom.com/ what's going on in your document, especially when it comes to tabs. The ruler is necessary to easily add, move, and remove tab stops.

    • RobOK's avatar
      RobOK
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      Jan 14, 2022
      and would strongly suggest the tabs be part of a Style!!
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    RobOK
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    Jan 14, 2022
    Show the Ruler. I think if you then click on the ruler iit will create tabs

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