Microsoft KB Archive/118314

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Tabbed Text Misaligns with Center Paragraph Alignment

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Q118314

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a

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SYMPTOMS
Tabbed text within a centered paragraph causes the text to be positioned incorrectly. In some cases the text may extend past the right margin of the document, or the tab stops appear to be ignored.

CAUSE
This behavior occurs because Word aligns tabs before it aligns the paragraph.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word versions 6.0 and 6.0a for Windows. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

RESOLUTION
If you need to include centered and left- or right-aligned text on the same line, set tabs for each of these alignment options.