Learn how to indent paragraphs in Microsoft Word using the Tab key, the ruler, and the Paragraph dialog box. We will indent single paragraphs, multiple paragraphs, and the entire document.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

🍎Are you on a Mac? Please watching "How to Indent Paragraphs in Word for Mac" https://youtu.be/d7aHj59pzTc.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 How to Use the Tab Key to Indent Paragraphs
01:01 How to Change the Default Tab Indent Length
01:30 How to Use the Ruler to Indent Paragraphs
02:56 How to Use the Paragraph Dialog Box to Indent Paragraphs

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Indent Paragraphs in Microsoft Word https://erinwrightwriting.com/three-ways-to-indent-paragraphs-in-microsoft-word/

💻 Related Resources
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How to Use the Ruler in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/CUkvPt50bOE

How to Change the Unit of Measurement for the Ruler, Margins, and Indents in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/cAnUfTdmzmc

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

💻 Please visit my blog at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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