How Do I Set Tab Leaders in Word 2007?
Word 2007 is a popular word processor developed by Microsoft. With its numerous features, it allows users to format a document in practically any way imaginable. One of those feature is the ability to create tab leaders. Tab leaders are basically markers that help visually align an indent, or tab. An example of this would be a table of contents, where you’ll see a chapter and have a long row of periods leading you to a page number. That long row of periods would be the tab leader. Creating tab leaders in Word 2007 is a simple process, requiring only a few steps to complete.
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Instructions
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Highlight your list, such as your table of contents, by clicking and dragging your mouse across the chosen area.
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Click on the “Page Layout” tab.
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Click on the arrow on the bottom right-hand corner of the “Paragraph” section. This opens a dialogue window.
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Click on the “Tab” button in the lower left-hand corner of the dialogue window.
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Choose the type of leader you’d like to use in the “Leaders” section. There are three options: an underline leader, a period leader or a centered period leader.
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Select where you’d like the leader to end in the “Tab stop position” text box. You will need to enter a number in inches.
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Select how you would like the leader to be justified in the “Alignment” section.
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Click on “Set” to create the tab and click “OK” to close the dialogue window. Press the “Tab” key next to a line on the list to highlight it and create the leader tab.
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