How to Use Margins in Microsoft Word 2003
The standard margins vary for different types of documents. The default margins in Microsoft Word 2003 are set at 1 inch on all sides. When fitting information on the fewest pages is key, smaller margins are used. For example, to make your resume fit on one page, you may need to shrink the margins to 0.5 inches on all sides. However, if you are using a highly formal academic format, such as Chicago style, you may need larger margins for binding or for a professor's comments.
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Instructions
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Open the File menu and select "Page Setup."
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Click the "Margins" tab.
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Set the margins to the desired dimensions.
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Click the "Default" button after you have changed the margins if you want to make your new margins the default setting.
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Adjust the margins of only part of the document by selecting the text you want to adjust. Go to "File," then "Page Setup," then "Margins." Set your desired margins. Set the "Apply To" setting to "Selected Text."
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