Learn how to set text indentation using numerical values in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac. This option may be easier than dragging markers on the Ruler for some.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
OS: Mac OS X
To make your text look consistent and clear, indentation is a must, especially if your text paragraphs comprise multiple bulleted levels. While the easiest way to play with indents is via the Indent Markers visible on the Ruler, this method does not let you precisely position the indentation since you just drag and pull the Indent Markers rather than setting them up via an exact numerical value. Fortunately, you can also set indentation using set numerical values. For this you need to access the Format Text dialog.
Before we proceed, let's refresh our knowledge about the three Indent Markers available in PowerPoint to manipulate text:
First Line Indent Marker determines the beginning position of the bullet character (or the number in a numbered list).
Hanging Indent Marker adjusts the spacing between the bullet character (or number) and the subsequent, following paragraph.
Left Indent Marker essentially links the First and Hanging Indent Markers that we have already explained in the preceding paragraphs.
Do note that the Format Text dialog box only lets you manipulate the First Line and Hanging indent. You may think that you cannot control the Left indent but that's also possible although the term Before text is used in this dialog box to signify what essentially us the Left indent setting.
Follow this process to explore how you can set text indentation using numerical values in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac:
See Also:
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