Manual

Using rulers
Ruler changes do not
affect header and footer
text. For more
information,see Using
Headers an_lFooters on
page 27.
When you open a new document, the margins are set for a 6-1/2 inch text
area and the tabs are 1/2 inch apart. Use the ruler to change right and left
indentations and to insert different tabs.
The indentations and tabs on the ruler affect the paragraph containing the
insertion point. If you want to change the setting for the whole document,
first select the document either by choosing Select All from the Edit menu or
by clicking quickly five times.
Hangingindent
Tab stop Right indent
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Loft margin Text area Right margin
Snap to Ruler .
M,_..,ksis explained
on page 40.
Follow these steps to change options on the ruler:
_-• To align the ruler with the page:,
1. Select Rulers from the Options menu. A drop-down menu appears.
2. Click on Align Ruler with Page. The ruler moves to the le_.
• To show the horizontal and vertical rulers:
1. Select Rulers from the Options menu. A drop-doura menu appears.
2. Click on Show Horizontal Ruler or Show Vertical Ruler. The ruler appears.
3. To remove the rulers, click again to deselect the check boxes.
• To change measuring units:
1. Select Rulers from the Options menu. A drop-down menu appears.
2. Click on Ruler Units. A drop-doum menu appears with units of
measurement.
3. Click on the measurement you want to use.
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