What is a paragraph or, as it is also called, the "red line", absolutely everyone knows. After all, this is studied even in elementary grades. But times are changing: the sheets of the notebook are replaced by text editors such as Word, and the ballpoint pens are replaced by computer keyboards. That is why in the article we will talk about how to make a paragraph in the 2007 Word . Of course, most of the above methods are suitable for other versions of the program, but examples will be given on the specified version.
Turn on the ruler
Now we’ll talk about how to make a paragraph in Word 2007 using the ruler. This tool is standard for MS Word software, therefore there is no need to download and install something, which, of course, speaks in favor of this method.
But before you make a paragraph in Word 2007 using the ruler, you must enable it. There are two ways to do this. How to use it is up to you to decide.
The first method implies the following:
- In the program, go to the "View" tab.
- Find an area called Show.
- Check the box next to "Ruler".
The second is different:
- Find the necessary icon to enable the ruler (it is located above the vertical scroll bar of the page).
- Click on this icon.
Now you know how to enable the ruler in the program. When it is in place, you can safely go to the main thing. Namely, how to indent a paragraph in Word 2007.
Making a paragraph using a ruler
Using the ruler, a paragraph in Word is very simple. But first you need to explain what we need and what is responsible for.
We will use only one ruler. The one that is on top.
On it you can observe four sliders (one on the right and three on the left). We are interested in one of the left, or more precisely - the one on top.
It is he who is responsible for the indentation of the first line of the paragraph from the left edge. All you have to do is pull the presented slider to the right. As far as you take away the slider, this distance from the left edge will indent the first line.
This method is good in that it is very simple and quick to perform, but there are also disadvantages. You cannot set the distance to the exact millimeter, because the indentation is done in accordance with the scale of the ruler.
Use paragraph to indent the menu
The second way to create a paragraph in 2007 Word is to use the Paragraph settings window. It is she who is responsible for this element of text formatting. To begin, let's figure out how to get into it.
You need to go to the "Home" tab if you are on another. There, in the "Paragraph" area, you need to find and click the corresponding icon, which is located in the lower right part. You can see its exact location in the figure below.
Now in the “Paragraph” settings window in the “Indent” column, you need to open the “First line” drop-down list. In it, select "Indent", and then in the field on the right, specify the exact distance by which the first line of the paragraph will be indented.
After the done manipulations, you can safely press the "OK" button and observe the paragraph in the selected text fragment.
Change the spacing between paragraphs
In the end, I would like to tell you how to change the spacing between paragraphs in 2007 Word. This is done in the same “Paragraph” settings window, therefore, if you want to increase or decrease the distance between paragraphs, do not rush to leave it.
This setting is already carried out in another column - "Interval". In it, on the left side, there are two fields in front of which are the inscriptions "Before" and "After". By setting some parameter in these fields, you will change the distance between paragraphs. If in the "Before", then before the paragraph, if in the "After", then after the paragraph.
After making corrections, do not forget to apply the changes by clicking the "OK" button.
If you want to quickly remove all the intervals between paragraphs, then you can use the button on the toolbar. It is located in the "Paragraph" area, in the "Home" tab and is called "Interval".
Highlight the paragraphs between which you want to remove the interval, and click on this button. Then select "Delete spacing after paragraph."