How do I set margins in Word, Writer, or other program?

Question

How do I set margins in Word, Writer, or other program?

Answer

In Most software programs
Microsoft Word and Excel
OpenOffice Writer

In Most software programs

In general, the margins of any document are usually adjusted through the properties, page properties, or page layout of the document. Below are some more specific ways to adjust the margins in the program you may be using.

Microsoft Word and Excel

In Word and Excel 2007 and higher

In the Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel ribbon click the Page Layout tab and then click the Margins button. Select one of margins or click Custom Margins to specify the margins you wish the document to have.

Microsoft Word 2003 and earlier versions

1. Click the File menu, then click Page Setup...
2. Under the Margins heading, enter the desired margin lengths or use the arrow buttons beside each margin to increase or decrease the margins.
   
   
3. Click the OK button to set the selected margins.

OpenOffice Writer

To set margins for OpenOffice.org Writer, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Format menu, then click Page.
2. Under the Margins heading, enter the desired margin lengths or use the arrow buttons beside each margin to increase or decrease the margins.
   
   
3. Click the OK button to set the selected margins.