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Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated June 4, 2016)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
The gutter margin is a typographical term used to designate an additional margin added to a page layout to compensate for the part of the paper made unusable by the binding process. In a facing pages layout (Word refers to this type of layout as "mirror margins"), the gutter margin is on the very inside of both pages. It is uncommon to use a gutter margin in a single-sheet layout, although Word allows you to do that. In single-sheet layouts, the gutter margin is typically the area where you might three-hole punch your paper.
To set the gutter margin in Word, you follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Page Setup dialog box.
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2018-07-14 12:03:59
Paul
Under PAGES, where is has MULTIPLE PAGES options, change from NORMAL to MIRROR MARGINS.
2018-06-08 18:36:22
Umm... you don't say anything about how to specify "mirror margins". So, helpful article... but only half-helpful, really... :(
2016-08-16 16:10:55
Elise Warner
Trying to make all by bottom margins equal but their is a one line difference, though I clicked default.
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