Microsoft KB Archive/80094

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WinWord: Cannot Box Paragraphs That Have Different Indents

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Q80094

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

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SUMMARY
In Microsoft Word for Windows, you cannot have two or more paragraphs sharing a box border if the paragraphs have different values for their left or right indents.

MORE INFORMATION
If two or more paragraphs contain different values for indentation from left or right, Word for Windows draws a separate box around each paragraph. This behavior is by design; the border relies on the indentation measurements to determine its size. If you set two different indentation measurements, you cannot set a single border for both settings.

WORKAROUND
You can simulate a single border around two or more paragraphs with different indents by placing the paragraphs inside the cell of a table, then placing a border around the table cell.