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To set a tab stop

  1. Go to Home and select the Paragraph dialog launcher Dialog box launcher.

  2. Select Tabs.

  3. Type a measurement in the Tab stop position field.

  4. Select an Alignment.

  5. Select a Leader if you want one.

  6. Select Set.

  7. Select OK.

Tabs dialog box

  1. Go to Home and select the Paragraph dialog launcher Dialog box launcher.

  2. Select Tabs.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • Select a tab stop and select Clear.

    • Select Clear All to remove all tab stops.

  4. Select OK.

To use the ruler to set and remove tab stops, see Using the ruler in Word.

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