Show the ruler
Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac Word for the web Word 2024 Word 2024 for Mac Word 2021 Word 2021 for Mac Word 2019 Word 2016 Office for business Microsoft Office
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Go to View and select Ruler.
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To show the vertical ruler
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Go to File > Options > Advanced.
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Select the Show vertical ruler in Print Layout view under Display.
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Show the rulers
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Go to View and select Ruler.
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If the vertical ruler doesn't show, make sure you're in Print Layout view. If it still doesn't show, you might need to turn the ruler on.
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Go to Word > Preferences > View (under Authoring and Proofing Tools).
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Then, in the View dialog box, select the Vertical ruler box.
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Change the unit of measure
You can change the unit of measurement displayed on the rulers, to do this:
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Go to Word > Preferences > General (under Authoring and Proofing Tools).
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In Show measurement in units of, select the unit of measurement you want to use.
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Go to View and select Ruler.
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