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Word provides a quick and easy way to access the Page Setup dialog box. To access the Page Setup dialog box, simply position the mouse cursor anywhere on the gray portions of the rulers (either horizontal or vertical) and then double-click. You can then make your changes and have them immediately reflected in what you see on the screen.
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2015-08-01 05:49:52
Alan
In my Word 2010, if I click within the region bounded by the dot marks on the ruler and the lower edge of the lower grey surround, it sets a tab stop.
However, if I click anywhere else on the horizontal ruler (including from about half way up the white portion to the top of the grey surround), it shows the Page Setup dialog box.
2015-07-22 17:38:41
Robert
About the vertical ruler Lisa is correct. Double-clicking anywhere in the vertical ruler will launch the Page Setup dialog. However, a double-click in the white portion of the horizontal ruler sets a tab stop at that location. At least that's what I get.
2015-07-22 12:52:25
Lisa Herider
You don't even have to be in the gray areas of the ruler. Double-clocking anywhere on the ruler brings up the page setup dialog box.
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