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Change margins in your document to change the layout and make sure everything fits.
Apply a predefined margin setting
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Select Layout > Margins.
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Select the margin measurements you want.
Note: If your document contains multiple sections, the new margins apply only to the selected sections.
Create a custom margin
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Select Layout > Margins.
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Select Custom Margins.
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In Margins, use the Up and Down arrows to enter the values you want.
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Select OK when done.
Change default margins
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Select Layout > Margins > Custom Margins.
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Set your margins.
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Select Set As Default.
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Confirm your selection.