Left hand vertical ruler

[marissing]

When Word opens a blank page the text starts at the very beginning of the page.
I can lower it manually but
How can I lower this starting point permanently.

Peter

 

[leslie.samet]

When Word opens a blank page the text starts at the very beginning of thepage.
I can lower it manually but
How can I lower this starting point permanently.

Peter

Create a template with a lower margin and use only that template as a
starting point.

 

[Idaho Word Man]

It almost sounds like you've inadvertently clicked on the "Hide White Space"
option. Put your cursor right at the top of the page and see if a little
double arrow icon that says "Show White Space" appears. If it does, click it.

I hope this helps.

Fred

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See http://sbarnhill.mvps.org/WordFAQs/WhiteSpace.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org