What is the difference between tabs and indentation in Microsoft Word?

In Microsoft Word, tabs and indentation are both functions that allow you to adjust the positioning and alignment of text, but they work in different ways and have different uses.

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Here is a brief overview of the difference between tabs and indentation in Microsoft Word:

Tabs:

1. Tabs are used to move text to specific positions on the ruler at the top of the Word window.
2. Tabs are set to specific points on the ruler and act as jumping points for the cursor or text when you press the Tab key.
3. Tabs are useful for aligning text in columns, creating organized lists and marking position points in a document.
4. Tabs can have different types, such as left, right, central, decimal, etc.

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Jump in:

1. Indentation controls the horizontal position of a paragraph or series of paragraphs.
2. Indentation is set for the entire paragraph and affects all lines within that paragraph.
3. Indentation can be set using the ruler at the top of the Word window or through the "Paragraph" dialog box.
4. Indentation is used to emphasize the structure of a text, such as indenting the first line of a paragraph (first line indentation) or creating a hanging indentation where the first line protrudes outward.
5. Indenting can also be used to highlight paragraphs at different levels in a hierarchical list.

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Briefly, tabs are used to move and highlight text to specific positions, while indentation defines the horizontal position of paragraphs. Tabs are useful for alignment and organization of text, while indentation helps with the structure and hierarchy of paragraphs. Both features contribute to neat and structured formatting of documents.