Paragraph Formats and Horizontal/Vertical Centering

Paragraph Formats Indented Block Hanging Indent

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

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

Hanging Indent – a temporary left margin that indents all lines except the first line of text First line is flush with the left margin Each additional line is indented Used when citing bibliography sources GCFLearn hanging indent video http://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2010/8?search=hanging+indent Example: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hanging Indent Paragraph Dialog Box Change “Special” from “(none)” to “Hanging” in the “Indentation” section.

American Heart Association Horizontal Centering When text is centered between the left and right margin Commonly used when formatting: Invitations Announcements Title pages Lets Hoop It Up!!! Participate in our Hoops For Heart Campaign to help raise money for the American Heart Association February 27-March 3, 2006 See your PE teacher for more details. 04.02 6511 Keyboarding

Horizontal Centering Using the RIBBON Home Tab Paragraph Section Center Button

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

Vertical Centering When text is centered between the top and bottom margin Commonly used when formatting: Invitations Announcements Title pages 04.02 6511 Keyboarding

Vertical Centering Page Layout Tab Page Setup Dialog Box Layout Tab Change Vertical Alignment to Center 04.02 6511 Keyboarding