Set or clear a tab stop

You can set the following types of tab stops:

Tab stop

Description

Left tab

A Left Tab stop sets the start position of text that will then run to the right as you type.

Center tab

A Center Tab stop sets the position of the middle of the text. The text centers on this position as you type.

Right tab

A Right Tab stop sets the right end of the text. As you type, the text moves to the left.

Decimal tab

A Decimal Tab stop aligns numbers around a decimal point. Independent of the number of digits, the decimal point will be in the same position. (You can align numbers around a decimal character only; you cannot use the decimal tab to align numbers around a different character, such as a hyphen or an ampersand symbol.)

Bar tab

A Bar Tab stop doesn't position text. It inserts a vertical bar at the tab position.

Do any of the following:

Set a tab stop using the ruler

Set a tab stop by using the dialog box

Remove a tab stop