In order to structure texts in the style of a table in Word, you could use the space bar. However, this is not only time consuming, it is also rarely ever precise. It is much more convenient to use tabs together with the ruler. Tabs allow you to precisely define the distance between certain areas of text. This Special Topic is all about tabs and how to use them efficiently. Learn how to set tab stops for left- and right-bound text, find out what a decimal tab stop is, and understand how to define characters that will automatically be filled in between tab stops.

Published on: 25.03.2014

Word 2016

Using Tabs  
In this video we will show you how to align texts and numbers in a document by using tabs. Additionally you will learn how to delete tab stops. (7 Min.)



Word 2013

Using Tabs  
In this video we will show you how to align texts and numbers in a document by using tabs. Additionally you will learn how to delete tab stops. (7 Min.)



Word 2010

Using Tabs  
In this video we will show you how to align texts and numbers in a document by using tabs. Additionally you will learn how to delete tab stops. (7 Min.)



Word 2007

Using Tabs  
In this video we will show you how to align texts and numbers in a document by using tabs. Additionally you will learn how to delete tab stops. (7 Min.)