How to Adjust Page Margins in Microsoft Word

Learn how to adjust page margins in Microsoft Word by using the ruler, choosing from preset margins, and setting custom margins.

These steps are for Word in Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:03 How to Adjust Page Margins with the Ruler
3:16 How to Use Preset Margins
4:40 How to Create Custom Margins

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Adjust Page Margins in Microsoft Word
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