# Problems setting margins in Word 2013.

Category: Geeks r Us

## Post 1 by johndy (I just keep on posting!) on Saturday, 12-Sep-2015 18:04:22

Maybe someone knows what to do about this, but I’m having some trouble with Word 2013 and getting it to keep consistent margins.
I’m doing a lot of writing lately, and as I progress through my document, my paragraph styling changes. It started out as 1.50 inches from left, and then it went up to 2.0, then 2.50, and then 3.0. It’s exasperating because I keep trying to fix it and it won’t fix, damit! So, any suggestions? I run Windows 8.1 with WindowEyes 9.20. Thanks in advance.

## Post 2 by johndy (I just keep on posting!) on Monday, 14-Sep-2015 22:03:04

Consider this my lamest topic yet. I actually figured it out. I went to the custom settings and didn't realize there was a way to basically solve the problem almost instantaneously. So, um, never mind (smile).

## Post 3 by AgateRain (Believe it or not, everything on me and about me is real!) on Tuesday, 15-Sep-2015 18:57:24

How did you fix this? I have this problem when writing papers, and I have no clue why.

## Post 4 by forereel (Just posting.) on Tuesday, 15-Sep-2015 20:15:59

The main reason is using the tab key.
I'll let him explain how he fixed it.
Smile.

## Post 5 by johndy (I just keep on posting!) on Wednesday, 16-Sep-2015 18:36:17

Hokay boys and girls. Here is what I did to finally solve the problem of the inconsistent margins, as per request.
First, I hit alt-P for page set up. I tabbed over once until I got to margins. Then, I hit enter. To get to custom margins, I shift-tabbed once and then hit enter. From there, anyone should be able to hit the up or down arrow to get to the selection you want. Hope this helps.