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Q198364: WD97: How to View Exact Tab, Indent, Margin Positions on Ruler

Article: Q198364
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): word97 kblayout
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SUMMARY
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It is possible to view the exact position of a tab, indentation, or margin
setting in relation to the page on the ruler in Microsoft Word.


MORE INFORMATION
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To view the exact position of a tab, indentation, or margin setting, follow
these steps:

1. On the View menu, click Page Layout.

2. Position the mouse pointer over a tab stop, indentation marker, or margin
  marker on the ruler.

   - Press and hold the ALT key on the keyboard and then click and hold the
     left mouse button.

  -or-

   - Click and hold both the left and right mouse buttons.

You will see exact measurements on the ruler indicating distances for the
selected tab, indentation, or margin setting.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : word97 kblayout 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbhowto

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