Indents and Tabs

Indenting text

In many types of documents, you may want to indent only the first line of each paragraph. This helps to visually separate paragraphs from one another. It's also possible to indent every line except for the first line, which is known as a hanging indent.

To indent using the Tab key:

A quick way to indent is to use the Tab key. This will create a first-line indent of 1/2 inch.

1. Place the insertion point at the very beginning of the paragraph you want to indent.
   
   
2. Press the Tab key. On the ruler, you should see the first-line indent marker move to the right by 1/2 inch.
3. The first line of the paragraph will be indented.
   
   

If you can't see the ruler, select the View tab, then click the check box next to Ruler.

Save and Save As

1. Locate and select the Save command on the Quick Access toolbar.
   
2. If you're saving the file for the first time, the Save As pane will appear in Backstage view.
3. You'll then need to choose where to save the file and give it a file name. To save the document to your computer, select Computer, then click Browse. Alternatively, you can click OneDrive to save the file to your OneDrive.
   
4. The Save As dialog box will appear. Select the location where you want to save the document.
5. Enter a file name for the document, then click Save.
   
6. The document will be saved. You can click the Save command again to save your changes as you modify the document.

You can also access the Save command by pressing Ctrl+S on your keyboard.

Using Save As to make a copy

If you want to save a different version of a document while keeping the original, you can create a copy. For example, if you have a file named Sales Report, you could save it as Sales Report 2 so you'll be able to edit the new file and still refer back to the original version.
To do this, you'll click the Save As command in Backstage view. Just like when saving a file for the first time, you'll need to choose where to save the file and give it a new file name.

To change the default save location:

If you don't want to use OneDrive, you may be frustrated that OneDrive is selected as the default location when saving. If you find it inconvenient to select Computer each time, you can change the default save location so Computer is selected by default.

1. Click the File tab to access Backstage view.
   
2. Click Options.
   
   
3. The Word Options dialog box will appear. Select Save, check the box next to Save to Computer by default, then click OK. The default save location will be changed.
   

To create a header or footer

To create a header or footer:

In our example, we want to display the author's name at the top of each page, so we'll place it in the header.

1. Double-click anywhere on the top or bottom margin of your document. In our example, we'll double-click the top margin.
   
   
2. The header or footer will open, and a Design tab will appear on the right side of the Ribbon. The insertion point will appear in the header or footer.
   
   
3. Type the desired information into the header or footer. In our example, we'll type the author's name.
   
   
4. When you're finished, click Close Header and Footer. Alternatively, you can press the Esc key.
   
   
5. The header or footer text will appear.
   
   

To insert a preset header or footer:

Word has a variety of preset headers and footers you can use to enhance your document's design and layout. In our example, we'll add a preset header to our document.

1. Select the Insert tab, then click the Header or Footer command. In our example, we'll click the Header command.
   
   
2. In the menu that appears, select the desired preset header or footer. In our example, we'll select a header.
   
   
3. The header or footer will appear. Preset headers and footers contain placeholders for information such as the title or date; they are known as Content Control fields.
   
   
4. To edit a Content Control field, click it and type the desired information.
   
   
5. When you're finished, click Close Header and Footer. Alternatively, you can press the Esc key.
   
   

If you want to delete a Content Control field, right-click it and select Remove Content Control from the menu that appears.

To add page numbers to a document

1. Double-click anywhere on the header or footer to unlock it. If you don't already have a header or footer, you can double-click near the top or bottom of the page. The Design tab will appear on the right side of the Ribbon.
   
   
2. Click the Page Number command. In the menu that appears, hover the mouse over Current Position and select the desired page numbering style.
   
   
3. Page numbering will appear.
   
   
4. To edit the font, font size, and alignment of page numbers, select a page number and click the Home tab. Word's text formatting options will appear.
   
   
5. When you're finished, press the Esc key. The page numbering will be formatted.
   
   

Alternatively, you can add page numbers to the header or footer by clicking the Page Number command and then selecting Top of Page or Bottom of Page. If you have an existing header or footer, it will be removed and replaced with the page number.

To restart page numbering:

Word allows you to restart page numbering on any page of your document. You can do this by inserting a section break and then selecting the number you want to restart the numbering with. In our example, we'll restart the page numbering for our document's Works Cited section.

1. Place the insertion point at the top of the page you want to restart page numbering for. If there is text on the page, place the insertion point at the beginning of the text.
   
   
2. Select the Page Layout tab, then click the Breaks command. Select Next Page from the drop-down menu that appears.
   
   
3. A section break will be added to the document.
4. Double-click the header or footer that contains the page number you want to restart.
   
   
5. Click the Page Number command. In the menu that appears, select Format Page Numbers.
   
   
6. A dialog box will appear. Click the Start at: button. By default, it will start at 1. If you want, you can change the number.
7. Click OK.
   
   
8. The page numbering will restart.
   
   

14 Ways to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10

The Windows 10 taskbar works much like previous Windows versions — it offers buttons for every application you’re running and lets you pin icons for later, and a system tray for icons. The main difference is that Windows 10 has a Cortana search box located right on the taskbar, although you can easily disable it.

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While there is nothing wrong with the default look of the taskbar, it can be customized in a number of ways without the help of third-party tools. In this article, we’ll show you different ways to customize the taskbar in Windows 10.
Note: obviously the more tech-savvy readers will probably already know most of these tips, but we’re here to help everybody from beginners to serious geeks, so be kind in the comments and help out the new geeks.

Configure or Remove Cortana

You don’t actually need the Cortana/Search box to search; if you press the Windows key and start typing, you’ll get the same search experience. If you want to perform a voice search — normally accessed by clicking the microphone icon in the search box, just press “WIN + C”. Since the search box takes a lot of space, you can configure Cortana as an icon instead. Right-click the taskbar and choose “Cortana > Show Cortana icon” from the pop-up menu.

Even as an icon, Cortana is superfluous. You can still use Cortana with the Windows key or “WIN + C” for voice search. To get rid of the icon, right-click the taskbar and choose “Cortana > Hidden” from the pop-up menu.

Remove the Task View Button

The task view button provides access to a thumbnail view of all your open apps and windows, and also lets you create a new virtual desktop. But you don’t need a button to access task view, simply press “WIN + Tab” to start using this feature. To get rid of the button, right-click the taskbar and de-select “Show Task View button” to free up even more space.
Note: the icon is obviously designed for tablet devices with a touch screen, where the icon makes a lot more sense. So take that into consideration when deciding whether to disable it.

Hide System Icons in the System Tray

These are the items — the clock, volume control, network status, power options, input indicator, location indicator, and Action Center icon — that come with Windows 10 and show status information. But if you want to tweak which icons show up, open Settings (WIN + I), and navigate to “System > Notifications & actions”. From the right pane select the link “Turn system icons on or off”.

Now simply toggle the icons you don’t need from On to Off.

Hide Application Icons in the System Tray

As you keep installing desktop applications you use every day, you’ll find that they often place unnecessary icons in the system tray. You can simply hide them and remove the clutter from the taskbar, freeing up more space on your taskbar. Open Settings (WIN + I), and navigate to “System > Notifications & actions”. From the right pane select the link “Select which icons appear on the taskbar”.

Now from this window hide the icons you never want to see.

Move Taskbar to the Right or Left of the Screen

The bottom edge of the screen is the default location of the taskbar in Windows 10. However, if you’re on a tablet or netbook with small screen, you could move it to the left or right to get more vertical space for applications. To change the default position, right-click on the empty area of the taskbar and click “Properties”.

Under the “Taskbar” tab, next to Taskbar location on screen, select Left or Right, and then click “Apply”.

Auto-Hide the Taskbar

If you would like to have more screen real estate, you can configure the taskbar to auto-hide when not in use. The hidden taskbar can be revealed by moving the mouse cursor to the bottom edge or where taskbar is positioned on the screen. To auto-hide the taskbar, right-click on the empty area of the taskbar and click “Properties”.

Under the “Taskbar” tab, check the option titled “Auto-hide the taskbar”, and then click “Apply”.

Use Small Icons to Show More Icons On the Screen

You can configure Windows 10 to show small buttons or icons on the taskbar so that you can free up space for more icons. To use small icons, right-click on the empty area of the taskbar and click “Properties”.

Under the “Taskbar” tab, check the option titled “Use small taskbar buttons”, and then click “Apply”.

Change the Color and Transparency of the Taskbar

Unlike previous Windows versions, Windows 10 doesn’t automatically change the taskbar to match the window border color. To change the color of the taskbar, open “Settings” and click “Personalization”.

Under “Personalization”, click “Colors” from the left pane and from the right pane turn on the option titled “Show color on Start, taskbar, and action center.” Right above you can click on one of the tiles to choose an accent color and use it as a taskbar color. To make the taskbar transparent, turn on this option “Make Start, taskbar, and action center transparent”.

Resize the Taskbar

If you want to create additional space on the taskbar, you can do so by increasing the default height of the taskbar. To increase the height, right-click on the empty area of the taskbar and uncheck the “Lock taskbar” option.

Place the mouse pointer at the top edge of the taskbar until the pointer changes into a double-headed arrow, then drag it toward the top of the screen to increase the height. Lock the taskbar again by right-clicking on the empty area of the taskbar and checking “Lock the taskbar.”

Pin Folders to the Taskbar

Although Windows 10 doesn’t allow you to pin folders to the taskbar, there is a workaround and there is no need of any third-party tools. Right-click on the desktop, click “New > Shortcut”, to open the Create Shortcut wizard.

Click the “Browse” button to browse to the folder that you would like to pin to the taskbar. Select the folder and click “OK”. Don’t click the “Next” button.

Now add “Explorer” followed by a space in the beginning before the folder path, or just add the folder path you’d like to use after “Explorer”. Once done, click the “Next” button.

In this screen, enter a name for the shortcut, and click the “Finish” button to create the shortcut of the folder on desktop.

Finally, drag and drop the newly created shortcut onto the taskbar. If you want, you can change the default icon for the folder before pinning it to the taskbar. Right-click on the shortcut, click “Properties,” switch to the “Shortcut” tab and click the “Change Icon” button. Select an icon, and click “Apply”.

Enable the Peek Feature

The Peek feature was introduced back with Windows 7 to let users quickly peek through all open applications to view the desktop. You can still use this feature in Windows 10. Right-click on the empty area of the taskbar and click “Properties”.

Under the “Taskbar” tab, check the option titled “Use peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar”.

Show Labels for Taskbar Icons

By default, Windows doesn’t display labels for icons on the taskbar. Although this saves some space, newbies might find it difficult to recognize icons on the taskbar. To show the labels, right-click on the empty area of the taskbar and click “Properties”.

Under the “Taskbar” tab, next to taskbar buttons, select the “Combine when taskbar is full” option (or the “Never combine” option) and click “Apply”.

This will change the taskbar icons to look more like old-school Windows with the text next to the icon.

Add a Toolbar to the Taskbar

You can use the Toolbars feature to create a new toolbar on the taskbar to quickly access a folder and its files located anywhere on your PC. To create a new toolbar, right-click on the empty area of the taskbar and click “New toolbar”.

Browse to the location where the folder is saved and then click “Select Folder” button to add the toolbar.

Pin a File or Folder to Taskbar Jump Lists

Jump lists are handy submenus that list frequently opened files in each of your applications. For example, the jump list for the Edge browser shows the websites you visit most often; the jump list for Microsoft Word shows documents you’ve edited lately.
Generally, Windows decides which files you’ve opened most frequently and its algorithm builds the jump lists accordingly. New document listings appear and older ones vanish, all without your help. To pin a document, simply drag the document icon to the taskbar.

Its name now appears in its parent application jump list. If you spot a Recent document that’s worth pinning, click the pushpin icon.

Similarly, if you drag a folder from File Explorer onto the taskbar, it gets pinned in the File Explorer icon’s jump list as well as Quick access. Jump lists are a great way to access frequently used file or folders, but remember that they don’t know when you’ve deleted a document or moved it to another folder or disk; they continue to list the file even after it’s gone.
There are probably a few more ways that you can tweak your taskbar, but mastering these options will let you turn the taskbar into something that really meets your individual needs.