Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac Word for the web

On the View tab, select or clear the Ruler check box.

Tip: For more ways to use the ruler, including adding tab stops and indents, see Using the ruler in Word.

You can also change the ruler measurement units.

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