

Press CNTL + T (Command + T on Mac) to apply a hanging indent.Highlight the citation(s) for which you want to apply the hanging indent.If you require a different setting, enter the correct distance before selecting "OK."įollow these steps to create a hanging indent with keyboard shortcuts. By default, Word will set a 0.5 inch indent. Set the drop-down menu under "Special" to your desired indent (i.e., first line or hanging indent). select "Format" from the program menu, then "Paragraph".

