Setting Precise Tabs

Tabs are used to align text in columns, create tables, and position important text at set points on a page.

To set a tab to a precise area on the page:

Under FORMAT select Tabs.

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In the Tabs window select one of the five Alignment options:

left tab - text aligns left

right tab - text aligns right

center tab - text aligns to center

decimal tab - aligns numbers on the decimal point

In the Tab stop position box type in the exact location of the tab.

Click OK.

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Position the cursor in front of the text to be tabbed. Press tab on the keyboard as needed to align the text.

TIP: To remove the marker from the horizontal ruler: Click, hold and drag the tab marker off of the ruler. The tab will be deleted.