Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 12, 2022)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
There may be times when you want to clear all tab stops for a certain paragraph. For instance, you may decide that you want to reset all the tabs—it is just easier to start with a clear slate, so to speak. To clear all the tab stops for a paragraph, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Tabs dialog box.
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2018-02-25 07:43:52
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