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Old 09-21-2017, 12:03 PM
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This is a recent occurence began maybe 2 weeks ago was functioning fine before. When I open a new Word document, or open an old Word doc the tabs on the Ruler are not functioning.



I cannot set indentations or take any action?

I can see the Rulers both horizontal and vertical and I can see the tabs on the top Ruler (horizontal) but nothing happens when I try to drag a tab.

This is crazy MADDENING for me.

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Old 09-22-2017, 01:47 AM
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I have no trouble setting tabs within the indents on the ruler in Word 2013. Outside the indents can't be done. If this is giving you problems, as a diagnostic I suggest starting Word in Safe mode. Hold the Ctrl key down while starting Word, wait with it down, then release and a query will come up.
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Old 09-22-2017, 09:59 AM
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Yes these tabs are within the indents. See image - tabs not working in ANY Word docs, new or old. (How do I upload image from my computer not from URL ?
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Old 09-22-2017, 10:02 AM
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Old 09-22-2017, 11:52 AM
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Yes these tabs are within the indents. See image - tabs not working in ANY Word docs, new or old. (How do I upload image from my computer not from URL ?
Did you try opening Word in Safe mode? What was the result with your document?
(Safe mode is a diagnostic, not a way to use Word.)

Try uploading the document here (after removing any confidential or proprietary information).

How to attach a screenshot or file in this forum.

By the way, your right indent is outside your right margin.
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Old 09-22-2017, 12:08 PM
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Can you move them using the paragraph formatting dialog box (indents) or the tabs dialog box?

Just suggesting as a workaround until we can figure out what is happening.
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1) Opened Word in Safe Mode - no change
2) Yes I can move indents using the Indents dialogue box
3) I have uploaded the document
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Old 09-24-2017, 04:59 PM
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I'm sorry to report that I have no trouble with moving indents or tabs in your document using Word 2013.
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