Change margins

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Change margins in your document to change the layout and make sure everything fits.

Apply a predefined margin setting

The Margins option is highlighted on the Layout tab.

    Select Layout >Margins.

From the Layout tab, shows the options for margins,

Select the margin measurements you want.

Note: If your document contains multiple sections, the new margins apply only to the selected sections.

Create a custom margin

  1. Select Layout >Margins.
  2. Select Custom Margins.
  3. In Margins, use the Up and Down arrows to enter the values you want.
  4. Select OK when done.

Change default margins

  1. Select Layout >Margins >Custom Margins.
  2. Set your margins.
  3. Select Set As Default.
  4. Confirm your selection.