How to Display the Ruler in Microsoft Word: A Step-by-Step GuideUpdated a month ago

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To display the ruler in Microsoft Word, go to the View tab and check the Ruler box under the Show section. The ruler will appear at the top and side of your document for easy alignment.

Key Highlights: Display the Ruler in Microsoft Word

• Display the Ruler:

• Windows: Go to View tab > check Ruler in the Show group.
• Mac: Go to View tab > check Ruler under the Show section.

• Use the Ruler:

• Adjust Margins: Drag margin markers on the ruler to change page margins.
• Set Indentation: Adjust First Line Indent or Hanging Indent using the ruler for precise paragraph alignment.
• Align Text and Objects: Use the ruler to position text boxes, images, and other elements.

• Set Tabs: 

• Click on the ruler to set tab stops and choose alignment types (left, center, right, decimal).

• Display Vertical Ruler:

• Use the vertical ruler on the left for adjusting vertical margins or indentation.

By following these steps, you can quickly enable and use the ruler in Word to improve document formatting and precision.