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Formatting Paragraphs
I'm using Word2002. I would like to format a paragraph so that it cascades
downward into v shape (e.g., each line's l/r margin increases). Any ideas? Thanks in advance |
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Interesting concept. The only thing that comes into my head would be either write a macro or....
for each line set your left right margins to put each line of your paragraph at a specific point (could even do that with a left and right tab). If there's another way that a more advanced user would have, I'd like to see it! G -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm using Word2002. I would like to format a paragraph so that it cascades downward into v shape (e.g., each line's l/r margin increases). Any ideas? Thanks in advance |
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I witnessed it in a document yesterday but there was no one to ask
instructions from. It was one entire paragraph, no hard or soft returns after each line and, looking at styles and formatting, there was no special margins, etc. Hopefully someone else can shed light on it. Thanks, "Cynthia" wrote: Interesting concept. The only thing that comes into my head would be either write a macro or.... for each line set your left right margins to put each line of your paragraph at a specific point (could even do that with a left and right tab). If there's another way that a more advanced user would have, I'd like to see it! G -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm using Word2002. I would like to format a paragraph so that it cascades downward into v shape (e.g., each line's l/r margin increases). Any ideas? Thanks in advance |
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You can create this effect with drawing objects.
Use ViewToolbarsDrawing to display the drawing toolbar. Use the AutoShapesBasic Shapes menu and draw a pair of triangles touching at one angle so that the blank space on the page forms an expanding inverted "V" Now rigth click and format each autoshape triangle for layout "Tight" These triangles will act as margins and create the effect of the text expanding in length with each new line. Once you have it looking the way you want it, the format the tow triangles with no border and no fill. -- Greg Maxey/Word MVP See: http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm For some helpful tips using Word. bronxbabe wrote: I witnessed it in a document yesterday but there was no one to ask instructions from. It was one entire paragraph, no hard or soft returns after each line and, looking at styles and formatting, there was no special margins, etc. Hopefully someone else can shed light on it. Thanks, "Cynthia" wrote: Interesting concept. The only thing that comes into my head would be either write a macro or.... for each line set your left right margins to put each line of your paragraph at a specific point (could even do that with a left and right tab). If there's another way that a more advanced user would have, I'd like to see it! G -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm using Word2002. I would like to format a paragraph so that it cascades downward into v shape (e.g., each line's l/r margin increases). Any ideas? Thanks in advance |
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My my... learn something new every day! This is interesting for sure!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can create this effect with drawing objects. Use ViewToolbarsDrawing to display the drawing toolbar. Use the AutoShapesBasic Shapes menu and draw a pair of triangles touching at one angle so that the blank space on the page forms an expanding inverted "V" Now rigth click and format each autoshape triangle for layout "Tight" These triangles will act as margins and create the effect of the text expanding in length with each new line. Once you have it looking the way you want it, the format the tow triangles with no border and no fill. -- Greg Maxey/Word MVP See: http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm For some helpful tips using Word. |
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THAT'S IT! I just looked in the document and, viola!, there were those
triangular autoshapes. Thanks very much "Greg Maxey" wrote: You can create this effect with drawing objects. Use ViewToolbarsDrawing to display the drawing toolbar. Use the AutoShapesBasic Shapes menu and draw a pair of triangles touching at one angle so that the blank space on the page forms an expanding inverted "V" Now rigth click and format each autoshape triangle for layout "Tight" These triangles will act as margins and create the effect of the text expanding in length with each new line. Once you have it looking the way you want it, the format the tow triangles with no border and no fill. -- Greg Maxey/Word MVP See: http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm For some helpful tips using Word. bronxbabe wrote: I witnessed it in a document yesterday but there was no one to ask instructions from. It was one entire paragraph, no hard or soft returns after each line and, looking at styles and formatting, there was no special margins, etc. Hopefully someone else can shed light on it. Thanks, "Cynthia" wrote: Interesting concept. The only thing that comes into my head would be either write a macro or.... for each line set your left right margins to put each line of your paragraph at a specific point (could even do that with a left and right tab). If there's another way that a more advanced user would have, I'd like to see it! G -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm using Word2002. I would like to format a paragraph so that it cascades downward into v shape (e.g., each line's l/r margin increases). Any ideas? Thanks in advance |
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Glad to help. I see now that you wanted your line length decreasing instead
of increasing so the steps I provided will need altering. I think you have the concept and shouldn't have any problems. -- Greg Maxey/Word MVP See: http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm For some helpful tips using Word. bronxbabe wrote: THAT'S IT! I just looked in the document and, viola!, there were those triangular autoshapes. Thanks very much "Greg Maxey" wrote: You can create this effect with drawing objects. Use ViewToolbarsDrawing to display the drawing toolbar. Use the AutoShapesBasic Shapes menu and draw a pair of triangles touching at one angle so that the blank space on the page forms an expanding inverted "V" Now rigth click and format each autoshape triangle for layout "Tight" These triangles will act as margins and create the effect of the text expanding in length with each new line. Once you have it looking the way you want it, the format the tow triangles with no border and no fill. -- Greg Maxey/Word MVP See: http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm For some helpful tips using Word. bronxbabe wrote: I witnessed it in a document yesterday but there was no one to ask instructions from. It was one entire paragraph, no hard or soft returns after each line and, looking at styles and formatting, there was no special margins, etc. Hopefully someone else can shed light on it. Thanks, "Cynthia" wrote: Interesting concept. The only thing that comes into my head would be either write a macro or.... for each line set your left right margins to put each line of your paragraph at a specific point (could even do that with a left and right tab). If there's another way that a more advanced user would have, I'd like to see it! G -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm using Word2002. I would like to format a paragraph so that it cascades downward into v shape (e.g., each line's l/r margin increases). Any ideas? Thanks in advance |
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