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Introduction
How do you apply the ruler across the whole word document (word 2000) I created a new word document and cut and paste portions of different web pages including tables. Each pasting has a different set of values for the ruler.
T his article explains the tab ruler found on every word processor and typesetting application. Understanding the simple and elegant split ruler and tab functions opens up a world of formatting opportunities. Digital typesetting and word processing inherited a number of outdated conventions from the typewriter.
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This chapter shows how to add the kinds of finishing touches to your document to change it from ordinary to eye-catching.
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How To Add Ruler In Word Doc
How to Insert Ruler in Word: Show the Horizontal and Vertical Ruler in Microsoft Word. If the ruler is not visible it can be easily opened clicking on the view tab on the ribbon which is at the top of the page. Then click on the Ruler radar button on the Show/hide panel of the view ribbon tab. The ruler should now appear at the top of the document just below the ribbon.
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Introduction
Once you type a document and get the content how you want it, the finishing touches can sometimes be the most important. An eye catching document will draw the reader in, while a boring font without a lot of extra details will draw the reader away from all your hard work. To create that interest, Microsoft Word can help you change your document for a fresh look. One of the first elements you can change is your font attributes. Applying bold, underline, or italics when appropriate, can emphasize text. You might find that having different font sizes in your document to denote various topics will also enhance your document.
You can change the kerning—the amount of space between each individual character, for a special effect on a title or other parts of text. You can also apply a dropped capital letter to introduce a body of text, add a shading or border onto your document.
How To Add Ruler In Word Document
Word has various tools to help you format your document. You can search and replace formatting effects, display rulers, change a paragraph alignment, set paragraph tabs and indents, and change your line spacing. There are times when typing a paragraph will not do your text justice. Creating a bulleted or numbered list might better show your information. To further enhance the appearance of the text in a paragraph, you can quickly add a border and shading to selected text. If you have confidential information in a document or text that you don’t want others to see, you can use a formatting option to hide the text.