Inserting Tab Stops with Ruler and Keys in Word for Windows PSS ID Number: Q71002 Article last modified on 07-14-1994

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WINDOWS

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

SUMMARY

To insert tab stops with the ruler and keyboard keys:

Be sure the ruler is visible. If it is not, choose Ruler from the View menu (ALT+V, R).
Select the paragraph(s) in which you want to set tab stops.
Activate the ruler (CTRL+SHIFT+F10).
Press the RIGHT or LEFT ARROW key until the ruler cursor is at the place where you want to insert a tab stop. If you want to change the tab stop alignment, press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select the appropriate tab stop alignment.

Hint: Using the numeric keypad to change the tab stop alignment will not work. You must use the main keyboard numbers.
Press INS to insert a tab stop.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to insert the remaining tab stops, and then press ENTER to apply them to the paragraph.

REFERENCES

“Microsoft Word for Windows User’s Reference,” page 356

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