Alignment
Align or alignment is a term used to describe how text is placed on the screen. For example, left-aligned text creates a straight line of text on the left side of the page (like this paragraph). Text can be aligned along the edge of a page, cell, div, table, or another visible or non-visible line. Below are some different examples of aligned text.
When aligning or positioning text, never press the spacebar a bunch of times. Using this method to position text on a page causes many problems. Text should be positioned using one of the alignments mentioned below, or using tab stops and the Tab key.
Examples of alignment
Left-aligned
Tab-aligned
Center-aligned
Right-aligned
What are the alignment shortcut keys?
The alignment keyboard shortcut keys can vary depending on what program is used and the type of computer. However, generally speaking, use Ctrl+L to left align, Ctrl+E to center, Ctrl+R to right align, and Ctrl+J to justify text.
How many alignments are in Microsoft Word?
In Microsoft Word and most word processors, there are four alignments for text: left, center, right, and justified.
What is the default alignment?
With programs designed for English users, the left alignment is the default alignment. With languages that write right-to-left, the right alignment is the default alignment.
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