Tip of the Month:  January 2008

Microsoft Word 2007:  Use the new Alignment Tab feature to align text with margins

With Word 2007's new Alignment Tab feature you no longer need to adjust tabs when a document's margin changes. Alignment Tabs align data relative to the margin, so if you change the margin, Word realigns the text automatically. By default, Alignment tabs can only be placed in the Header or Footer section of a document (Insert tab, Header & Footer group). To use this feature in the body of your document, add the Insert Alignment Tab command to your Quick Access toolbar.

1. On the Header & Footer Tools, Design tab, the Position group, click Insert Alignment Tab. Right-click the Insert Alignment Tab command and select Add To Quick Access Toolbar.
2. Select the appropriate options for your document and then click OK.
3. Add the appropriate information for your document header/footer and format.

Now, if you change the margin size, the information at the tab stops readjusts automatically to align with the margins.

If you have any questions regarding this tip or need help implementing it in your own projects, contact Ranelle Maltas, Application Support Associate, at 472-0585 or e-mail at rmaltas2@unl.edu.