Paragraph Formats and HorizontalVertical Centering 1 Paragraph Formats

Paragraph Formats and Horizontal/Vertical Centering 1

Paragraph Formats ¢Indented ¢Block ¢Hanging Indent

Indented Paragraph The first line of a paragraph is indented! Example: ¢ Tab to indent paragraphs ¢ Used when formatting reports XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Block Style Paragraphs ALL lines of text - aligned with left margin ¢ First Example: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX line IS NOT indented ¢ Used formatting letters, emails, and memos

Paragraph Formats Hanging indent – a temporary left margin that indents all lines except the first line of text ¢ the first line is flush with the left margin; each additional line is indented ¢ commonly used when citing bibliography sources ¢ GCFLearn hanging indent video http: //www. gcflearnfree. org/word 2010/8? search=hanging +indent Example: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Horizontal Centering ¢ When text is centered between the left and right margin Lets Hoop It Up!!! Commonly used when formatting: ¢ Participate in our Hoops For Heart Invitations l Announcements l Title pages l Campaign to help raise money for the American Heart Association February 27 -March 3, 2006 See your PE teacher for more details. 6 04. 02 6511 Keyboarding

Horizontal Centering Using the RIBBON 1. Home Tab 2. Paragraph Section 3. Center Button

Horizontal Centering Using the DIALOG BOX 1. Home Tab 2. Paragraph Dialog Box 3. Use drop down to change alignment

Vertical Centering When text is centered between the top and bottom margin ¢ Commonly used when formatting: ¢ l l l Invitations Announcements Title pages 9 04. 02 6511 Keyboarding

Vertical Centering 1. Page Layout Tab 2. Page Setup Dialog Box 3. Layout Tab 4. Change Vertical Alignment to Center 10 04. 02 6511 Keyboarding