However, sometimes a bigger margin looks better. By default, the margins in Word documents are set to 1 inch (2.5 cm) on each side. The margin settings determine how much space there is between your text and the edge of the page. Set the margins to at least 1 inch (2.5 cm). This formatting style works best in documents written in narrow columns, like brochures, magazine articles, and newsletters. In most cases, it’s best to avoid using the “justify” alignment, which makes the text even on both the right and left sides.
You might also choose to center your headings. For instance, you will typically center the title and author lines at the top of a paper.
How to create a style set in word 2013 series#
Choose the one at far left, which looks like a series of lines that are even on the left side and uneven on the right. The alignment buttons are located right under the list format buttons. If the settings have been changed, you can reset the alignment by opening the Home pane and selecting left alignment from the formatting section in the middle of the ribbon menu at the top of the document. Typically, left alignment is the default setting for Word documents.