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Using the tools on the Home tab of the ribbon, you can quickly and easily indent a paragraph to the next tab stop for that paragraph. If there are no explicit tab stops set for the paragraph, then it will be indented to the next default tab stop (usually 1/2 inch). To indent a paragraph to the next tab stop, follow these steps:
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2019-07-12 13:03:47
Anne Denniston
You can also press Ctrl+M.
2019-07-12 11:02:14
Maggie
Ctrl+M is faster for those who prefer the keyboard. Multiple clicks on Ctrl+M will incrementally indent the paragraph to the next tab stop. (Ctrl+Shift+M will "unindent" the paragraph.)
2019-07-12 07:19:22
Jen
Or press Ctrl+M; this is especially useful in tables and in Outlook email.
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