Show dots or leaders between tabs

The space between tabs can show dots, dashes, or other "leader" characters to line up information, such as a directory.

1. Type your text and on the horizontal ruler set your tabs.

2. Click Page Layout.

3. Click the small arrow in the bottom of the Paragraph section to open a window with more options.

1. Click Tabs, then under Leader, click the dotted lines or other leader you want displayed.

Tip:  There is another method for leaders if you are working with a table of contents

When you start a new line, the formatting will remain until you start a leader.

Note:  You can have more than one kind of leader if you have multiple tabs. Click each tab in the Tab stop position box and select a different leader.