The Page Setup Dialog Box

Previously, we showed how to open the Page Setup dialog box from the Margins drop-down menu. As you become more familiar with Word, you may find that you want to use the Page Setup dialog box more often to fine-tune the page margins and adjust other settings. To get there more quickly, you may want to use a shortcut that's conveniently located on the Page Layout tab.

To Open the Page Setup Dialog Box:

1. Click the Page Layout tab.
2. Click the small arrow in the bottom-right corner of the Page Setup group. The Page Setup dialog box will appear.
Opening the Page Setup dialog box

To Format Page Margins:

1. Select the Page Layout tab.
2. Click the Margins command. A menu of options appears. Normal is selected by default.
3. Click the predefined margin size you desire.
 
Changing the page margins

To Use Custom Margins:

1. From the Page Layout tab, click Margins.
2. Select Custom Margins. This will take you to the Page Setup dialog box.
3. Adjust the margin sizes for each side of the page and click OK.
 
The Page Setup dialog box