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Word: Setting default margins

1. To permanently change the default margin size settings for new documents, first open a WORD document.
                                                                         


2. From the menu bar, go to Format - Document




3. Make sure the Margins tab is highlighted. Set the size of each margin according to your needs by typing in the inches (you do not have to to type the inches symbol) or by clicking the up/down arrows. As a general rule, don't go under .6".



4. Click the Default button in the bottom left corner. A window will appear asking if you want to change the margin default settings for all new douments. Click the "Yes" button.