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Summary: Got tab stops in a paragraph? Change them quickly and easily be dragging them around on the ruler. This tip explains how. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
Once tabs are set, they appear on the ruler, right under the measurement markings. You can quickly adjust tab stops by using your mouse to drag the markings to a new location on the ruler. Simply point to a tab stop marking with the mouse, click on the left mouse button, and drag the tab stop to a different location. Release the mouse button when you are satisfied with the new tab location. If you want to delete a tab, don't drag it to a new location--drag it entirely off the ruler instead.
Tip #245 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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