How To Set Tabs in Word

Setting tabs in Word can help you create precisely formatted Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities. It can also help you format a resume.

  1. Click on the Paragraph Dialog BoxScreen shot of Paragraph section of ribbon
  2. Select TabsScreen shot of Paragraph dialog box
  3. Create Tab Stops for the following increments. Click Set between each entry. Do not hit Enter yet.Screen shot of Tabs Dialog Box
    • 0.5
    • 1.0
  4. To set the right tab:
    • Enter 6.5 as the Tab Stop
    • Select Right alignment
    • Select 2 for the Leader
  5. Once all Tabs are set, click OK or press Enter

Note: You can also use tabs for formatting a resume. To right justify information on a resume: Set the right tab to 6.5" but make the leader "1" so there is no leader.