Create a hanging indent

A Hanging indent, also known as a second line indent, sets off the first line of a paragraph by positioning it at the margin, and then indenting each subsequent line of the paragraph.

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1. Select the text where you want to add a hanging indent.

2. Go to Home > Paragraph dialog launcher > Indents and Spacing.

3. Under Special, select Hanging.

   

   You can adjust the depth of the indent using the By field.

4. Select OK.

To add a drop cap to your paragraph, see Insert a drop cap.

To indent the first line of a paragraph, see Indent the first line of a paragraph.

1. Select the paragraph where you want to add a hanging indent.

2. Go to Format > Paragraph.

   

3. Under Special, select Hanging.

   

   You can adjust the depth of the indent using the By field.

4. Select OK.

To add a drop cap to your paragraph, see Insert a drop cap.

1. Select the text where you want to add a hanging indent.

2. Go to Home > Paragraph dialog launcher > Indents and Spacing.

3. Under Special, select Hanging.

   

   You can adjust the depth of the indent using the By field.

4. Select OK.