What is a tab in the Word? Setting and deleting tabs

The tab in the "Word" is the distance from the beginning of the line to the first character. This tool in the program helps to identify a paragraph or a new line. It is also included in the standard presets. This means that there is no need to download and install it. In addition, it is always on by default.

In the article, we will discuss how to tabulate in the "Word" using its standard settings, and how to set the necessary parameters yourself.

How to Set Tabs

First of all, let's talk about how to set the tab in the "Word" 2007. There are two ways to use it: using a ruler or the tool with the same name in the program. The first option is simpler, and the second one makes it possible to establish the exact position. Let us dwell in more detail on each of them.

Do tabs using the ruler

The ruler in the "Word" is a multifunctional tool. The list of its features is quite large, but this article will only tell you how to use it to set tabs.

So, as we have already found out, the tab in the "Word" can be installed using a ruler. In order to put it, you just need to press the left mouse button (LMB) on the horizontal ruler in the place where you want to install it. But that is not all. The fact is that there are several types of tabs. You can select its variant at the junction of two rulers (horizontal and vertical), that is, in the upper left corner of the working area. The exact location can be seen in the image.

There are only four types. You need to determine the right - and then you can proceed to their placement on the plane.

Tab types

As already mentioned, tabulation in the "Word" is presented in four variations. Now let's briefly talk about each of them.

Note: You can select the type to be selected by hovering the mouse over the indicator - after a few seconds the name appears.

1. To the left. This type of tabulation means that the text will fit in with the beginning of the set designation and shift to the right side as you type.
2. Centered. While typing the text, it will be centered around the designated notation.
3. On the right. The text you enter will move to the left side, relative to the installation. This will continue until the text fills the space before the indicator, then the input will proceed as usual.
4. With a dash. This view does not affect the alignment of the text. When used, sets a vertical line on the sheet.

Since we sorted out the tabulation in the Word, or rather, with its designation and views, we can safely proceed to the second method of using this tool.

Do tabs using the tool of the same name

Using the ruler, you can quickly set the type of indentation needed throughout the document. However, with regard to accuracy, it loses a bit to the "Tabulation" tool. Users often wonder where in the "Word" "Tabulation." You can reach it in two ways.

The first method involves using a ruler. You just need to set one of the tab types and double-click on it.

The second method takes more time. First you need to enter the "Paragraph" settings. To do this, click on the icon in the lower right corner of the "Paragraph" group of tools on the main page of the program, and in the window that appears, click the "Tab" button.

So, before you open the window you need. As you can see, it has four sections. Now we will walk through each of them.

1. In the section "Tab position" you can independently set the exact position of the indicator setting, which in the lineup would be extremely difficult.
2. In the "Default" section, you can specify a standard indentation, which will be set by default.
3. In the "Alignment" section, you select one of the above tab types.
4. In the "Placeholder" section, you can select a placeholder, which will disappear as you enter text.

After you specify all the parameters, you need to click the "Install" button. By the way, after that you can continue to set other parameters by setting them. Then you will need to click the "OK" button for the changes to take effect.

Remove tabs

It often happens that with time the tabulation in the "Word" takes almost the entire line, which, of course, is extremely inconvenient. Therefore, in the end it is worthwhile to tell how to remove all the installed signs. Immediately it is worth noting that only characters will be removed, the tabs already produced in the text will not be erased - they will have to be deleted manually.

So, for deletion, you will need to enter the "Tab" tool. You can do this by one of the above methods.

In the window that appears, you need to select an unnecessary value in the box and click the "Delete" button. Or, click "Delete all" if you want to get rid of all previously entered values. At the end, click "OK" for the changes to take effect.

Now you know what tabulation is and how to set the right position for it. Skillful use of this tool will make it easier for you to work in the "Word".