How To Indent A Paragraph In Microsoft Word?

To indent a paragraph in Microsoft Word, you have several methods available depending on whether you're working with a single paragraph, multiple paragraphs, or the whole document. Here's a summary based on the provided sources:

Using the Tab Key:

1. Place your cursor at the beginning of the paragraph.
2. Press the Tab key once to indent the paragraph by the default setting (half an inch). To change the default indent size:
   1. Click the "Home" tab.
   2. Select the "Paragraph" dialog box launcher in the "Paragraph" group.
   3. Choose the "Indents and Spacing" tab.
   4. Enter a new value under "Default tab stops."
   5. Click "OK".

Using the Ruler:

1. Ensure the ruler is visible by clicking the "View" tab and checking "Ruler."
2. Select the paragraph(s) you wish to indent.
3. Slide the First Line Indent marker (topmost marker on the ruler) to the right to set the desired indent level.

Using the Paragraph Dialog Box:

1. Select the paragraph(s) you wish to indent.
2. Click the "Dialog Box Launcher" (looks like a small arrow pointing downward) in the "Paragraph" group within the "Home" tab.
3. Choose the "First line" option under the "Special" dropdown menu.
4. Set the desired indent level in the "By:" field.
5. Click "OK."

Additionally, for creating a Hanging Indent (where only the first line remains flush left):

1. Select the paragraph(s) you wish to create a hanging indent for.
2. Go to "Home" -> "Paragraph dialog launcher" -> "Indents and Spacing."
3. Under "Special," select "Hanging."
4. Use the "By" field to adjust the depth of the indent.
5. Click "OK."

These methods work across various versions of Microsoft Word, including Word for Microsoft 365 and older standalone purchases since Word 2013.