Microsoft KB Archive/176749

= WD: How to View Exact Tab, Indentation, and Margin Positions on Ruler =

Article ID: 176749

Article Last Modified on 8/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95a
 * Microsoft Word 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 6.0a
 * Microsoft Word 6.0c
 * Microsoft Word 6.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh

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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 in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

 On the View menu, click Page Layout. Position the mouse pointer over a tab stop, indentation marker, or margin marker on the ruler.  Use one of the following methods:

Word for Windows
 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.

Word for Macintosh
 Press and hold the OPTION and COMMAND keys on the keyboard, and then click and hold the mouse button.</li></ul> </li></ol>

You will see exact measurements on the ruler indicating distances for the selected tab, indentation, or margin setting.

Keywords: kbhowto kblayout KB176749

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