Sometimes, a document that you’re creating may call for different text layouts. The standard layout is for the text to be aligned to the left. Other layouts that can be set up are centred text, where text will be placed in the centre of the document, right aligned where the text will be aligned to the right of the document and justified text, where the text will be aligned to the left and the right. This guide explains how to align text in Word 2016 for other versions please visit the Microsoft Support site. You’ll need:
Follow these step-by-step instructions to centre, left align, right align and justify text Step 1: Open an existing Word document or start a new document and type your text. The default layout is left align, where text will be aligned to the left margin of the document. Step 2: To change the layout of your text, select the text that you wish to change by using the mouse or keyboard shortcuts. Step 3: To centre the selected text, click on the ‘centre text’ icon in the formatting ribbon at the top of the document. Step 4: To right align the selected text, click on the ‘right align’ icon. This will move all highlighted text so that it’s aligned to the right. Step 5: To ‘justify’ text so that it is aligned to both right and left, click on the ‘justify’ icon. Step 6: It’s also possible to change selected text using a combination of keyboard shortcuts, which some people find easier than using the mouse.
Last updated 3rd June 2019
No matter what you are writing, a fictional book, a story for kids, a user manual, or a technical report, jumping between the text and ribbon buttons for formatting distracts from the work. Shortcut Keys or Hotkeys for changing the paragraph alignment, style, etc. without mouse movements come to rescue.
To align paragraphs, follow these steps: 1. Position the insertion point into the paragraph or select the paragraphs that you want to align. 2. Do one of the following:
Adjusting line spacingTo adjust spacing between lines, follow these steps: 1. Position the insertion point in the paragraph or select the paragraphs that you want to adjust. 2. Do one of the following:
Apply paragraph stylesTo change paragraph styles, follow these steps: 1. Position the insertion point into the paragraph or select the paragraphs that you want to change. 2. Do one of the following:
Remove paragraph formatting by pressing Ctrl+Q to revert the text format to the current style's default settings or Ctrl+Shift+N to apply the Normal style to the paragraph. See also this tip in French: Comment changer le format de paragraphe avec les raccourcis claviers. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information you’ve provided to them or they’ve collected from your use of their services. Learn more |