Insert indent in Word - Here's how

If you turn off AutoCorrect in Word, you have to insert dashes yourself. We'll show you how.

Word: Auto-correct the indent

As long as the autocorrection is activated in Word, Word automatically creates a dash for various entries:

• If you insert insertions in a continuous text, it is sufficient to write a minus (-). Word then replaces the minus with the longer indent. Please note - as in this example - to put a space before and after each indent.
• Alternatively, Word replaces two consecutive minus signs (-) in an indent.

Insert dash in Word itself

If autocorrection is deactivated or Word does not recognize the dash, insert it manually with a key combination:

• Press [Ctrl] + [-] at the same time. If this combination does not work, hold down the [Shift] key. However, this only works with the minus key on the number pad of your keyboard.
• If you are working on a keyboard with a number pad, you can also insert the dash with ASCII code. To do this, hold down the ALT key and type "0150" on the numpad.

In this practical tip you can read how to deactivate the auto correction in Word.