Word 2000

Indenting Text

The indent feature sets temporary left and right margins for paragraph text. The indent feature may also be used to set a first-line indent for paragraphs.

To indent one or more lines of text:

• Use the Paragraph dialog box. This method allows for a great amount of precision for setting left and right indents. Indenting is measured in inches. You can change the indent in tenths of inches.
  
  
  
  
• In the Indentation section, you can click the increment arrows to enter the amount of indentation.
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• Use the Increase/Decrease Indent buttons on the Formatting toolbar.

This is the most convenient way of setting a left indent. Clicking the Increase Indent button once indents text to a default .5"

Remember, there is a difference between indents and tabs. If you set a tab, only one line of text is indented. If you click one of the indent buttons or set an indent in the Paragraph dialog box, all of the text you type afterwards will be indented.