Platform Banner

Word - Custom margin Tutorial

In this video, you will learn about custom margins in Microsoft 365 eLearning.
The video covers how to set custom margins in different Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You will also learn how to adjust margins for specific sections or pages within a document.
This knowledge will help you create professional-looking documents with precise margins tailored to your needs.
Mastering custom margins will enhance your productivity and improve the overall appearance of your work.

1:59
2559 views

Available in Microsoft365

Objectifs :

This video aims to teach viewers how to set custom margins in a Word document, allowing for additional space for note-taking. It also covers how to change the unit of measurement for margins.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Custom Margins
In this video, we will explore how to set a custom margin in a Word document. This is particularly useful for creating space on the right side of the page for note-taking.
Setting a Custom Right Margin
To set a custom margin, follow these steps: 1. Navigate to the 'Layout' tab in the Word ribbon. 2. Click on 'Margins'. 3. Select 'Custom Margins'. This will open the Page Setup dialog box, which provides finer control over margin widths. For the right margin, enter '2.5' inches to create space for notes. Click 'OK' to apply the changes.
Changing Measurement Units
If you prefer to specify your custom margin in a different unit of measurement, such as points or millimeters, you can easily do so. Here’s how: 1. Go to the 'File' menu. 2. Click on 'Options'. 3. Select 'Advanced' from the left sidebar. 4. Scroll down to the 'Display' section. 5. Under 'Show measurements in units of', choose your preferred unit (e.g., points, centimeters, or millimeters). 6. Click 'OK' to save your settings. After making this change, your rulers will reflect the new unit of measurement.
Verifying Custom Margins
To verify that your custom margins are set correctly: 1. Return to the 'Layout' tab. 2. Click on 'Margins' and then 'Custom Margins'. You will see that the margins are now specified in the unit you selected, confirming that your settings have been applied successfully.
Conclusion
In summary, we have learned how to set custom margins in a Word document and how to change the unit of measurement for those margins. These adjustments enhance the document's usability, especially for note-taking purposes.

FAQ :

How do I set custom margins in Word?

To set custom margins in Word, go to the Layout tab, click on Margins, and then select Custom Margins. In the Page Setup dialog box, you can specify the desired margin width.

Can I use units other than inches for margins?

Yes, you can specify margins in different units such as points, millimeters, or centimeters. To do this, go to the File menu, click Options, then Advanced, and choose your preferred unit in the Display section.

What is the purpose of setting custom margins?

Setting custom margins allows for better document layout, providing space for notes or annotations, and ensuring that printed documents have the desired appearance.

Where can I find the Page Setup dialog box?

The Page Setup dialog box can be accessed by going to the Layout tab and clicking on Margins, then selecting Custom Margins.

How can I change the measurement units in Word?

To change measurement units in Word, go to the File menu, click Options, then Advanced, and scroll to the Display section to select your preferred unit of measurement.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Creating Study Guides

When creating study guides, setting custom margins allows students to have ample space for notes alongside the text, enhancing their study experience.

Formatting Reports

In professional reports, custom margins can be used to ensure that there is enough space for reviewers to add comments or feedback directly on the document.

Designing Newsletters

When designing newsletters, custom margins can help create a visually appealing layout that accommodates images and text while leaving space for reader notes.

Preparing Legal Documents

In legal documents, setting specific margins is crucial for ensuring that there is enough space for signatures and annotations, which can be critical for document validity.

Creating Presentation Handouts

When preparing handouts for presentations, custom margins allow for space where attendees can jot down additional notes or questions during the presentation.

Glossaire :

Custom Margin

A user-defined space around the edges of a document that allows for specific measurements, enabling better layout control.

Page Setup

A dialog box in word processing software that allows users to configure document layout settings, including margins, orientation, and paper size.

Layout Tab

A section in word processing software where users can adjust the layout settings of a document, including margins, orientation, and spacing.

File Menu

A menu in software applications that provides access to file-related functions such as opening, saving, and printing documents.

Options

Settings within software that allow users to customize the functionality and appearance of the application.

Display Section

A part of the options menu where users can adjust visual settings, including measurement units and other display preferences.

Units of Measurement

Standards used to quantify dimensions, such as inches, centimeters, millimeters, points, or picas.

00:00:04

I wanna show you how to set a custom margin.

00:00:06

I'm gonna change the right margin of a document

00:00:09

so that there's space for people to take notes

00:00:11

on the right side of the page.

00:00:13

And we're going to set a custom margin.

00:00:15

We're gonna do that by going to Layout tab.

00:00:18

And then we're gonna click Margins,

00:00:21

and then Custom Margins.

00:00:24

This Page Setup dialog box is great

00:00:26

because it allows me to have finer control

00:00:28

over the width of the margins.

00:00:31

So I'm gonna go over here to that Right margin,

00:00:33

and I want a two and a half inch margin on the right there,

00:00:36

so I'm gonna type 2.5.

00:00:40

And I'll go down here and click OK.

00:00:43

And there we go,

00:00:44

we've got a 2.5 inch margin on the right-hand side here

00:00:47

so that people can take some notes.

00:00:49

Now if you want your custom margin

00:00:52

to be specified in something other than inches,

00:00:54

you can do that.

00:00:55

You can specify points,

00:00:56

you can specify millimeters,

00:00:58

there's all sorts of things you can do.

00:01:00

And the way you do that is you set up Word

00:01:02

to recognize that unit of measurement.

00:01:04

We're gonna do that by going over here to the File menu.

00:01:08

And then we're gonna go down and click Options.

00:01:12

We'll click Advanced on the left.

00:01:16

And then we're gonna scroll down

00:01:18

until we get the Display section up here.

00:01:22

Here we are in Display.

00:01:25

And we're gonna Show measurements and units of,

00:01:28

and then we can choose others,

00:01:29

centimeters, millimeters, points or picas.

00:01:33

I'm gonna choose points.

00:01:35

And then I'm gonna go down here and click OK.

00:01:40

So you'll now notice my rulers now have point increments,

00:01:43

which is great.

00:01:44

And if I go back Layout,

00:01:46

click Margins,

00:01:48

and then Custom Margins,

00:01:50

you'll see I have points now specified for my margins

00:01:53

instead of inches.

00:01:54

So that's how to set custom margins in Word.

Mandarine AI: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

RELATED COURSES This tutorial is part of the following courses

3104 Views

Microsoft Word Video Training – Intermediate

Through a logical progression of video tutorials, discover the intermediate features of Microsoft Word.

ALL COURSES