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Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 8, 2018)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
In typography, justification refers to the way in which text is changed in relation to the margins in which it is placed. There are several types of justification:
In Word, these four justification types are referred to as paragraph alignments. Thus, a paragraph can be left, center, or right aligned. It can also be justified, which is the same as fill-justification.
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2018-09-08 22:27:37
Ron MVP
There is actually a fifth justification that is only accessible using keyboard shortcut:
Distributed Text Justification <CTL><SHF><J>is very similar to Justified, aka “Full” justification. There are very minor differences in how the spaces between letters and words are defined. It is intended for one-line paragraphs of large font sizes. Such as what you would use for signs or placards. It stretches the text from margin to margin. It is not intended for multi-line paragraphs
NOTE: this justification is only available via shortcut keys.
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I've included a highlighted screen capture demonstrating what the different justifications look like.
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