Microsoft WORD Ruler

The WORD Ruler allows tab stops to be set. To set tabs, follow these steps.

1. Select the paragraphs in which you want to set tab stops.
2. Click the tab character at the far left of the horizontal ruler until it changes to the type of tab you want.
3. Click on the horizontal ruler where you want to set a tab stop.

Note: If you want to set precise measurements for tabs, click Tabs on the Format menu.

The Ruler is shown below. Each Tab Leader Character is briefly described.

1. Select this tab leader character to set a left-justify tab stop.
2. Select this tab leader character to set a center tab stop.
3. Select this tab leader character to set a decimal alignment tab stop.
4. Select this tab leader character to set a right-justify tab stop.
5. To change margins, click and drag the margin settings left or right.