[Gordon]

"Graham Mayor" wrote in message
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Word Options Proofing Autocorrect Options Autoformat as you type
Uncheck 'Set left- and first- indent with tabs and backspaces.

Thanks - I knew where to turn this off in 2003, but couldn't find it in
2007!


Word has always had these options set by default but as with any other
option you can choose to switch them off.

Precisely - IMHO these advanced options should be turned OFF by default - so
simple users like me don't pull their hair out in exasperation, but advanced
users can turn them ON if they want.