Lesson 12: Page Layout Show
/en/word/links/content/ IntroductionWord offers a variety of page layout and formatting options that affect how content appears on the page. You can customize the page orientation, paper size, and page margins depending on how you want your document to appear. Optional: Download our practice document. Watch the video below to learn more about page layout in Word. Page orientationWord offers two page orientation options: landscape and portrait. Compare our example below to see how orientation can affect the appearance and spacing of text and images.
To change page orientation:
Page sizeBy default, the page size of a new document is 8.5 inches by 11 inches. Depending on your project, you may need to adjust your document's page size. It's important to note that before modifying the default page size, you should check to see which page sizes your printer can accommodate. To change the page size:Word has a variety of predefined page sizes to choose from.
To use a custom page size:Word also allows you to customize the page size in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page marginsA margin is the space between the text and the edge of your document. By default, a new document's margins are set to Normal, which means it has a one-inch space between the text and each edge. Depending on your needs, Word allows you to change your document's margin size. To format page margins:Word has a variety of predefined margin sizes to choose from.
To use custom margins:Word also allows you to customize the size of your margins in the Page Setup dialog box.
You can also open the Page Setup dialog box by navigating to the Layout tab and clicking the small arrow in the bottom-right corner of the Page Setup group. You can use Word's convenient Set as Default feature to save all of the formatting changes you've made and automatically apply them to new documents. To learn how to do this, read our lesson on Changing Your Default Settings in Word. Challenge!
/en/word/printing-documents/content/ What command in the File tab enables you to open new worksheet?Click the File tab. Click New. Under Available Templates, double-click Blank Workbook. Keyboard shortcut To quickly create a new, blank workbook, you can also press CTRL+N.
Which of the following is where you can save select a template change document properties and close or exit Excel?Excel Lesson 3 Review. Which of the following tabs opens the backstage view?When you start a Microsoft Office program, or after you click the File tab, you can see the Microsoft Office Backstage view. If you need to create a new file, open an existing file, print, save, change options or more, Backstage is the place to do it.
Which view enables you to access the properties of your document?To view custom properties, click the Custom tab. To see the properties in a panel within your workbook, click Properties at the top of the page and select Show Document Panel.
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