How to Remove Selected First Line Indent in Word 2013

When working with Microsoft Word documents, you may encounter situations where you want to remove the first line indent from selected text. This can be achieved through a simple process that involves using the Home tab and the Clear Formatting button.

To begin, highlight the text you wish to format using the left-click drag option with the mouse, holding Shift while tapping Right Arrow, or selecting all of the text with CTRL + A while inside the document. Once the text is highlighted, open your document of choice and click on the Home tab located to the right of the File tab at the top left.

If you're unsatisfied with how the default format appears, you can press Ctrl + Z to go back to the formatted text option. Within the Home tab, in the 'Font' section, locate and click the Clear Formatting button which is an icon that appears with Aa and a diagonal eraser. This will remove all formatting from the selected text.

Alternatively, if you are having issues using the mouse, you can hold down the Shift key while tapping the Right Arrow key to highlight the text. You can also select all text by pressing CTRL + A anywhere on the document.

To remove the first line indent, simply highlight all the text you wish to clear by holding down the left-click and dragging it across the formatted text. From the menu ribbon, click on the Home tab located to the right of the File tab. Then, locate the 'Font' section and click the Clear Formatting button.

By following these steps, you can easily remove all formatting from your selected text and save yourself time without manually mashing the undo option. Remember that when using Microsoft Word, there is an overriding style attached to every paragraph, so any paragraph format changes made will also need changes done to the associated style.

How to remove selected first line indent in word 2013