OpenOffice: Set margins

This practical tip shows you how to set the page margins in OpenOffice Writer, Calc and Draw.

Set margins in OpenOffice - how it works

Whether for OpenOffice Calc, Writer or Draw - this is how you set the margins in OpenOffice applications:

1. Click on the "Format" tab in the menu bar.
2. Now select the entry "Page ...".
3. Here you can use the small arrows to set the desired page margins (see picture).
4. Finally confirm the changes with "OK".

This practical tip is based on OpenOffice 4.0.1 under Windows 7. Further tips on OpenOffice can also be found on our practical tips topic page.