Customizing Tab Key Indentation in Microsoft Word

This tutorial demonstrates how to customize the distance that the tab key indents text in a document. It begins by explaining the default indent distance of 1.27 centimeters and then guides the viewer through accessing the tab settings in the paragraph section of the Home tab. The tutorial concludes by showing how to change the default tab stop distance to a custom value, such as 4 centimeters.

What is the default distance that the tab key indents text?

• 4.00 centimeters

• 3.81 centimeters

• 2.54 centimeters

• 1.27 centimeters

Where can you find the option to change the tab stop distance?

• In the Insert tab

• In the Home tab under paragraph settings

• In the File menu

• In the View tab

What is the first step to access the tab stop settings?

• Open the Insert tab

• Click on the little arrow in the paragraph section

• Select the View tab

• Click on the File menu

What happens when you change the tab stop to 4 centimeters?

• The text is indented by 4 centimeters

• The text is not indented

• The text is indented by 1 centimeter

• The text is indented by 2 centimeters

Which panel allows you to modify the default tab stop?

• The Font panel

• The Styles panel

• The Layout panel

• The Tabs panel