How To Do Hanging Indent On Word?

Select the paragraph(s) you want to format

Go to the Home tab

In the Paragraph group, open the dialog box launcher (small arrow in the bottom-right of the Paragraph group)

Under Indentation, find Special

Select Hanging from the Special dropdown

Set the By value (e.g., 0.5″)

Click OK

Alternative method (Ruler)

Turn on the ruler (View tab → Ruler)

Select the paragraph(s)

Drag the bottom part of the left indent marker (hanging indent marker) to set the hanging position

Ensure the top part of the left indent marker (first-line indent) stays where you want it

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