Word XP

Adjusting Tabs and Margins on the Ruler

To Move an Existing Tab or Indent on the Ruler:

• Point the mouse on the tab or indent that you want to move.
• Click and hold the left mouse button until a dotted line appears below the tab.
• Drag the mouse to move the tab or indent to a new location.
• Release the left mouse button.

To Remove a Tab from the Ruler:

• Point the mouse on the tab you want to remove.
• Click and hold the left mouse button until a dotted line appears below the tab.
• Drag the mouse off the Ruler.
• Release the left mouse button.

To Adjust a Margin using the Ruler:

• Point the mouse on the margin that you want to move.
• Click and hold the left mouse button once a double arrow appears over the margin until a dotted line appears below.
• Drag the mouse to increase or decrease the margin.
• Release the left mouse button.

Remember you can also increase or decrease your Indents by using the Increase/Decrease Indent buttons on the Formatting toolbar.