Writer Guide

Figure 66: Specifying tab stops and fill characters
Tip
Using tabs to space out material on a page is not recommended.
Depending on what you are trying to accomplish, a table is
usually a better choice.
Changing the default tab stop interval
Note
Any changes to the default tab setting will affect the existing
default tab stops in any document you open afterward, as well
as tab stops you insert after making the change.
To set the measurement unit and the spacing of default tab stop
intervals, go to Tools > Options > OpenOffice.org Writer >
General.
Figure 67: Selecting a default tab stop interval
You can also set or change the measurement unit for rulers in the
current document by right-clicking on the ruler to open a list of units,
as shown in Figure 68. Click on one of them to change the ruler to that
unit. The selected setting applies only to that ruler.
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