WUGNET, the Windows User Group Network
Your Complete Resource Center for "The Best" in Shareware, Computing Tips and Support, Windows Industry News... and much more!
Home Forums Shareware Windows Tips Hot Offers FREE Newsletters Arcade Contact Us About Partners
Search WUGNET: RSS Feeds RSS Feeds Advertise with WUGNET    |    Shareware eBooks
HomeHome FAQFAQ    SearchSearch      ProfileProfile    Private MessagesPrivate Messages   Log inLog in

Word 2007 - How do I change ruler from metric to inches

 
   Home -> Office -> Document Management RSS
Next:  Setting up index tabs  
Author Message
Ron

External


Since: Jun 16, 2004
Posts: 181



(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:45 pm
Post subject: Word 2007 - How do I change ruler from metric to inches
Archived from groups: microsoft>public>word>docmanagement (more info?)

Discovered that the tabs are set in centimeters rather than inches. I wish
to change but I can't find any references in Help.
Back to top
Login to vote
Jay Freedman

External


Since: Mar 17, 2004
Posts: 2919



(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:54 pm
Post subject: Re: Word 2007 - How do I change ruler from metric to inches [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:45:00 -0700, Ron wrote:

>Discovered that the tabs are set in centimeters rather than inches. I wish
>to change but I can't find any references in Help.

In Word 2007, go to Office button > Word Options > Advanced > Display. Change
the setting for "Show measurements in units of".

--
Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Back to top
Login to vote
Ron

External


Since: Jun 16, 2004
Posts: 181



(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:54 pm
Post subject: Re: Word 2007 - How do I change ruler from metric to inches [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Thanks for the help! I don't know how I missed that. . .I had gone through
the Options several times.

Ron

"Jay Freedman" wrote:

> On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:45:00 -0700, Ron wrote:
>
> >Discovered that the tabs are set in centimeters rather than inches. I wish
> >to change but I can't find any references in Help.
>
> In Word 2007, go to Office button > Word Options > Advanced > Display. Change
> the setting for "Show measurements in units of".
>
> --
> Regards,
> Jay Freedman
> Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>
Back to top
Login to vote
Display posts from previous:   
       Home -> Office -> Document Management All times are: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Page 1 of 1

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Categories:
 Windows XP
 Windows Vista
 Windows Other
  Office
 Office Other
 Security
  • Home |
  • Shareware |
  • Windows Tips |
  • Hot Offers |
  • FREE Newsletters |
  • Arcade |
  • Forums |
  • eBooks |
  • About WUGNET |
  • Partners |
  • Contact

  • WUGNET Privacy Policy |
  • Help Forum Terms of Service |
  • Link to WUGNET |
  • IT Support