Everyone knows about such a tool "Word" as a ruler. With its help, you can make simple page layout in just a few seconds. The article will discuss how to use the ruler in Word. We will tell you how to enable it on various versions of the program, about the functions of this tool, as well as analyze its purpose in detail.
We include the line in the "Word" 2003
First of all, let’s look at how to include the line in the 2003 Word . Although this version is considered the oldest, but it does not in any way affect its popularity. This version is still used by a lot of people. Out of habit. Others - due to insufficient computer power.
But be that as it may, an indispensable tool in this program is present. And about how to make the line in the “Word” visible, we’ll talk now.
Everything is done simply. Initially, click on the "View" item, which is located at the top - a menu will appear. In it you need to put a tick next to the line "Ruler". After that, the tool of the same name will appear in the program interface.
Turn on the ruler in later versions of the program
In almost the same way, you can include the ruler in the "Word" of a later version. Only it will not be in the context menu. You initially need to go to the "View" tab, and already in it to find the "Show" area. Check the box next to the Ruler icon. After that, she will appear in the program.
The second way to turn on the ruler
In addition to the presented method, the line in the "Word" can be included otherwise. By the way, the method that will be presented now is the most convenient. With it, you can call the ruler in a matter of seconds.
So, you need to click the desired icon, which is responsible for displaying the ruler. It is located above the vertical scroll bar. For a better understanding, take a look at the picture below.
However, it is worth noting that in this way you can turn on the line not in all versions of the program. For example, in the 2007 Word, you can do this, but in 2016, no.
Ruler Features
So you found out where the line in “Word” is and how to turn it on. This tool, of course, is far from a useful attribute of the program. It serves for quick page layout. It is intended for installation of indentation and ledge. And also with the help of the right slider, you can specify the indentation on the right edge, but first things first.
Top slider
We will analyze the ruler in the "Word", which is located on top, namely horizontal. It has three sliders on the left. We will tell about all individually, starting from the top.
The top slider is needed to indent the first line of the paragraph from the left edge of the sheet. This is pretty easy to do. You initially need to select the paragraphs in which the indents will be made. After that, move the slider to the distance you need.
Middle slider
Go to the next slider - the middle one. Its task is to make paragraph protrusions. Moving the middle slider, all lines in the paragraph, except the first, will be shifted by the specified distance.
It is recommended to move this slider on your own in order to become familiar with its function visually.
Bottom slider
And finally, it’s worth mentioning the third element in this row - the lower slider. By itself, it does not affect the formatting of the text. He is unable to move him neither left nor right. But it affects the upper and middle slider. How? Now we will tell you everything.
The fact is that, together with the upper slider, the middle one moves with the upper one. This happens at a fixed distance. This is very convenient if you want to increase the indentation of the entire text from the left edge, while not violating the location of the other sliders /