Microsoft KB Archive/67202

PowerPoint: Tab Set Left of Indent Is Ineffective PSS ID Number: Q67202 Article last modified on 08-31-1992 PSS database name: M_PowerPt

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Summary:

In Microsoft PowerPoint, a tab set to the left of the lower portion of the text ruler’s first indent marker is ineffective.

For example, suppose that the upper portion of the first indent marker is set at 1 inch and the lower portion is set at 2 inches. If a tab stop is set on the ruler at 1.5 inches, it will not function. However, if the tab is set at 2 inches or greater, it will function properly.

To circumvent this feature, align both portions of the first indent marker and place desired tab stops to the right of it.

More Information:

This feature was implemented to facilitate easy setup of hanging bullet lists.

By design, the lower portion of the text ruler’s first indent marker is used as the first tab stop, unless the upper and lower portions of the first indent marker are placed at the same location and at least one tab stop is placed to the right of the first indent marker.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1992.