Adding tab stops
Tab stops let you determine where the cursor moves to when you tab forward or tab back in a document. You can add tab stops to a document using exact measurements or using the ruler. You can also copy a tab stop using the ruler or add tab stops at evenly spaced intervals.
To add a tab stop by specifying exact measurements |  |
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Click a paragraph.
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Click Format
 Line Tab set. |
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Choose a tab type from the Tab type list box.
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Type a value in the Tab position box.
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Enable one of the following options:
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From left margin (relative) — measures the distance of the tab stop relative to the left margin. When the left margin changes, the tab stop adjusts accordingly.
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From left edge of paper (absolute) — measures the distance of the tab stop from the left edge of the page. When the left margin changes, the tab stop remains fixed.
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Click Set.
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To add a tab stop by using the ruler | |
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Click a paragraph.
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Click the Tab button
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On the tab bar, which displays under the ruler, click where you want to add a tab stop.
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For the tab bar to appear, the ruler must be displayed.
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To copy a tab stop by using the ruler | |
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Click a paragraph.
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Hold down Ctrl, and drag the tab stop to another position on the ruler.
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To add tab stops at evenly spaced intervals | |
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Click a paragraph.
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Click Format
Line Tab set. |
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Click Clear all.
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Enable the Repeat every check box, and type a value in the box.
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Click Set.
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When you add a tab stop, the Margin
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For information about displaying the margin icon, see “To hide or display nonprinting items.”
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You can also set tab stop intervals by double-clicking a tab stop on the ruler.
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