Indents

Indents

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What indent options are available?

  • First line indent:
    Example of a first line indentThe first line of your paragraph is indented.
  • Hanging Indent:
    Hanging indent exampleAll but the first line of the paragraph is indented.
  • Full indent:
    Example of a full indentThe full paragraph is indented.
  • Right Indent:
    Example of a right indentIndents your paragraph at the right hand side.

How do I create a first line or hanging indent?

  1. Click within the paragraph or select the paragraphs you wish to indent.
  2. Paragraph launcherIn the ‘Home’ ribbon click the ‘Show Paragraph Dialogue Box’ button.
  3. Paragraph dialogue boxChoose the type of indent using the ‘Special’ drop down menu.
  4. Enter a value in the ‘By’ box to represent how much you wish your first line (first line indent) or all but the first line (hanging indent) to be indented.
    The ‘Preview’ section at the bottom gives you an idea of how the changes will affect your document.
  5. Click ‘OK’.

How do I create a right or full indent?

  1. Click within the paragraph or select the paragraphs you wish to indent.
  2. Click to display the ‘Layout’ Ribbon.
  3. Left and Right Indent spin controlsIn the ‘Paragraph’ section adjust the left (full indent) or right indent values.