WD2000: How to View the Exact Tab, Indentation, and Margin Positions (214220)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q214220

SUMMARY

It is possible to view the exact position of a tab, indentation, or margin setting in relation to the page on the ruler in Microsoft Word.

MORE INFORMATION

To view the exact position of a tab, indentation, or margin setting, follow these steps:
  1. On the View menu, click Print Layout.
  2. Position the mouse pointer over a tab stop, indentation marker, or margin marker on the ruler.
    • Press and hold the ALT key on the keyboard, and then click and hold the left mouse button.

      -or-
    • Click and hold both the left and right mouse buttons.
You will see exact measurements on the ruler indicating distances for the selected tab, indentation, or margin setting.

REFERENCES

For more information about how to change the page margins, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type page margins in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbinfo kblayout KB214220
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