Learn how to apply a hanging indent in Google Docs using the Format menu and Indentation options.
- Create a Hanging Indent in Google Docs: A hanging indent is a paragraph style where the first line starts at the left margin and subsequent lines are indented. This guide will show you how to apply it in Google Docs.
- Select the paragraph on which you want to apply hanging indentation.
- Click on the Format menu at the top of your Google Docs document.
- Hover over the 'Align & indent' option in the Format menu.
- Select 'Indentation options' at the bottom of the submenu.
- In the Indentation options dialog, find the 'Special indent' dropdown.
- Choose 'Hanging' from the 'Special indent' dropdown menu.
- Set the indentation value (in centimeters) for the hanging indent.
- Click 'Apply' to implement the hanging indent to your selected paragraph.
- Your paragraph now has a hanging indent. The first line starts at the left margin, while subsequent lines are indented.
- You've successfully created a hanging indent in Google Docs. This formatting style is commonly used in bibliographies, works cited pages, and other academic documents.Experiment with different indentation values to achieve the desired look for your document.