Microsoft Word – Precise ruler adjustments
On 2009/04/07
- Windows versions – XP, 2002, 2003, 2007
- Mac versions – 2004, 2008
Word can display both horizontal and vertical rulers that let you set indents, margins and tabs. They help you visualize where you are on the page. Did you know there is hidden method to precisely change indents, margins and tabs with your mouse?
Hold down the Alt key and select and drag the ruler element with your mouse. The ruler will now show information in hundredths-of-an-inch increments as you drag the control left or right on the horizontal ruler, and up or down on the vertical ruler.
Note: You need to be in the Print Layout view to see the rulers. Furthermore, you need to have rulers turned on to use this tip.
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I used to be able to copy and paste a text document to the microsoft works word processor.
Now I get a message–”The information you copied exceeds the size limit for pasting to the word processor. Try reducing the size of your selectio, and then copy and paste again.”
I tried just one (1) word, and I get the same message???
Help!!!