Step‑by‑step directions for first‑line and hanging indents, with ideas for utilizing the ruler — cell‑pleasant and simple to observe.
Microsoft Phrase (Home windows/Mac)
Quickest means
- Place the cursor in the beginning of the road.
 - Press Tab as soon as to indent about 0.5″.
 - Press Backspace in the beginning to take away the indent.
 
Button technique
- Go to Residence > Enhance Indent.
 - Use Lower Indent to maneuver it again.
 
Set a primary‑line or hanging indent
- Choose your paragraph(s).
 - Open the Paragraph dialog (Residence > small launcher).
 - Beneath Indentation > Particular, select First line or Hanging and set the quantity (e.g., 0.5″).
 - Click on OK.
 
Exact management with the Ruler: Go to View > Ruler. Drag the highest triangle (first‑line), backside triangle (left indent), or sq. (entire paragraph).
References
Google Docs (Net)
Quickest means
- Place the cursor in the beginning of the road.
 - Press Tab to indent the primary line.
 - Press Backspace to take away.
 
Set a primary‑line or hanging indent
- Choose your textual content.
 - Go to Format > Align & indent > Indentation choices.
 - Select First line or Hanging and set the dimensions.
 - Click on Apply.
 
Use the Ruler: View > Present ruler, then drag the markers identical to in Phrase.
