in left indent. Right Indent - The Right indent controls the space between the paragraph and the right margin. Each click on the decrease indent icon removes the indent applied by the Increase indent. The Right indent can be applied by using dialog box as shown in Figure .
. Select Format → Paragraph → Indents & Spacing tab, enter a value in “ after text ” spin box. This results in right indent. First Line Inden t - This First-Line indentation indents the first line of the paragraph.
It is the most common way to start a new paragraph. This indent can be applied by Format → Paragraph → Indents & Spacing tab, select First line option in the Figure . , enter a positive value which results in first line indent. Chapter Hanging indent -This is a special kind of indent where the first line of the paragraph alone hangs outside leaving the rest of the text.
To apply Hanging indent, a negative value is given in the “First line” option of the paragraph dialog box as shown in Figure . . . .
Bullets and Numbering Bullets and numbering are used to emphasize list of things and make the list easy to read and follow. It provides an excellent way to segregate, list and organize information to the reader. You can control the appearance, or format a bulleted or numbered list. Bullets – This is a paragraph level attribute that applies a bullet character to the start of the paragraph.
In bulleted lists, each paragraph begins with a bullet character. This is suitable when the text has to be presented as a list of items preceded by a bullet symbol and no sequence has to be followed. Bullets are quickly created by clicking on the Bullet icon Numbering – This attribute applies a numeral to the start of the paragraph. Numbering is more suitable when the text has to be presented as a sequence.
In numbered list, each paragraph begins with an expression that includes a number or letter and a separator such as a