How to use the ruler in the Description screen
Target audience:
Users editing content in the Description screen who want to manage tabs and margins visually.
Core purpose/goal:
To explain how to enable and use the horizontal and vertical rulers in the Description screen to adjust tabs and margins.
Steps to access the ruler
📝 Note: The Description screen must be in Print Layout mode.
Option 1: Using the context menu
- Place your cursor in the Description screen.
- Right-click to open the context menu.
- Go to View > Horizontal Ruler or View > Vertical Ruler.
Option 2: Using the ribbon
- Go to the Layout tab.
- In the Description Screen Options group, select Horizontal Ruler and/or Vertical Ruler.
Set measurement units (cm or inches)
- Right-click in the Description screen.
- Select View > Options.
- Choose your preferred unit of measurement: centimetres or inches.
Working with tabs
If you’ve added individual tabs (see #):
- Move a tab: Drag it along the ruler to reposition.
- Add a tab: Click directly on the ruler where you want the tab.
- Delete a tab: Drag the tab off the ruler.
Adjust margins
The ruler displays:
- Left margin
- Right margin
- Indentation
- Maximum text width
To adjust:
- Drag the margin or indent markers along the ruler to reposition them.
Important notes
- Ruler visibility and functionality are only available in Print Layout mode.
- Adjustments made via the ruler affect how content is displayed and printed.
- Tabs and margins help with precise formatting and layout control.
