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How to indent Microsoft Word and Google Docs – Teaching

Step-by-step instructions for line and hanging dents and provide tips for using rulers – mobile friendly and easy to follow.
Microsoft Word (Windows/Mac)
The fastest way
- Place the cursor at the beginning of the line.
- according to Tab Indent about 0.5 inches at a time.
- according to Backpace First, remove the dent.
Button method
- go Home > Add dents.
- use Reduce dents Move backwards.
Set first line or hanging dents
- Select your paragraph.
- Open paragraph Dialog Box (Home>Small Transmitter).
- Below Dint>Specialchoose The first line or Hanging And set the amount (for example 0.5 inches).
- Click OK.
Precise control of rulers: go View > Ruler. Drag the top triangle (first line), the bottom triangle (bottom left corner) or the square (whole paragraph).
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Google Docs (Website)
The fastest way
- Place the cursor at the beginning of the line.
- according to Tab Indent the first row.
- according to Backpace delete.
Set first line or hanging dents
- Select your text.
- go Format>Align & Indent>Depress Options.
- choose The first line or Hanging and set the size.
- Click Apply.
Use rulers: View > Performance Rulerand then drag the mark like text.