This horizontal ruler displays settings for the paragraph with the insertion point or for selected paragraphs. To change the positions of indents or tabs, drag the markers to the desired position.
To set a tab stop, check the 
tab type button to the left of the ruler. If it displays the tab type you want, just click at the desired position. If not, click the button until the desired tab type appears, then click the position in the ruler.
First line indent
This symbol defines the first line indent for the current paragraph or selected paragraphs. Move it as desired. The first line indent is relative to the paragraph's left indent. If you move the left indent, the first line indent moves too.
Hanging indent and Left indent
This symbol defines a hanging indent and a left indent for the current paragraph or selected paragraphs. A hanging indent is applied to all lines except the first. Hanging indent is relative to the paragraph's left indent. Moving a hanging indent also moves the left indent. Drag the symbol to the desired location.
Right indent
This symbol defines a right indent for all lines in the current paragraph or selected paragraphs. Drag the symbol to the desired location.
Left tab
This symbol shows that a left tab is set at this location in the current paragraph. Drag the symbol to left or right to move the tab stop or to below the ruler to delete it. To change its type or tab leader value, choose the Tabs dialog box from the Format menu.
Right tab
This symbol shows that a right tab is set at this location in the current paragraph. Drag the symbol to left or right to move the tab stop or to below the ruler to delete it. To change its type or tab leader value, choose the Tabs dialog box from the Format menu.
Center tab
This symbol shows that a center tab is set at this location in the current paragraph. Drag the symbol to left or right to move the tab stop or to below the ruler to delete it. To change its type or tab leader value, choose the Tabs dialog box from the Format menu.
Decimal tab
This symbol shows that a decimal tab is set at this location in the current paragraph. Drag the symbol to left or right to move the tab stop or to below the ruler to delete it. To change its type or tab leader value, choose the Tabs dialog box from the Format menu.
Column dividers
The ruler now shows the locations of the columns and dividers of the selected table. Drag a space between columns to move a column divider left or right. You can also do this directly in the table.
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This vertical ruler allows you to move row dividers in a table. Its active area relates to the current element. The ruler now shows the locations of the rows and dividers of the selected table. Drag a space between rows to move a row divider up or down. You can also do this directly in the table. |
The horizontal ruler displays in True Page and Formatted Text, the vertical ruler displays only in True Page. In this view the display changes whenever the cursor is placed in vertical text.
