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On the Text Ruler, click the tab button to select a tab. You can
select the following:
Left
The left edge of the text is flush with the tab position.
Center
Text is centered around the tab position.
Right
The right edge of text is flush with the tab position.
Decimal
The first decimal (or period) in a string of text aligns
directly under the tab position. For example, if you align
123.45.678 to a decimal tab, the decimal between the 3 and 4
will fall under the tab position.
Comma
The first comma in a string of text aligns directly under the
tab position.
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To set the position of the tab, click in the Ruler Bar at the tab
location. A new tab applies to selected text objects, the current para-
graph, or all highlighted paragraphs.
Setting a tab removes the default tab stops to the left. To move a tab,
drag the tab marker to a new position.
Editing a tab
You can edit a tab two ways: Place the insertion point in the para-
graph with the tab you want to edit, and then choose the tab in the
menu on the Text Ruler. Or, in the Ruler Bar, double-click the tab
you want to edit. The Tabs dialog box appears.
Configure the options in the Tabs dialog box. You can select a new
tab type, or modify the numeric position and leader character of the
tab youre editing. To apply the tab settings, click OK when you fin-
ish.
Tab Position. Specify the distance between the tab and the left border
of the text object.
Type of Tab. You can change the alignment setting of a tab by
choosing one of these options.
Leader Character. You can use a character to fill tabbed space. To
adjust the spacing of the leader character, you can use kerning
options. To specify a leader character, type a character in the text
box.
Tab button
Select a tab in the menu on
the Text Ruler. The Tabs
dialog box appears so you
can edit the tab you selected.