How to Format Hanging Indent in Google Docs (2024 Update)

In this article, we will learn how to format a hanging indent in Google Docs using the Format menu. Simply follow the steps below.

How to Format a Hanging Indent in Google Docs

Follow the steps below to to format a hanging indent in Google Docs by adjusting the indentation settings in the Format menu.

1. Highlight Your Text

Click and drag your mouse over the paragraph that you want to format with a hanging indent. For this tutorial, we’ll use a placeholder text.

2. Navigate to the Indentation Options

Highlight your text then click on the Format menu in the toolbar at the top of your Google Docs page. Move your cursor to Align & indent to open a secondary menu. From this menu, select Indentation options. This will open a small dialog box on the right side of your screen.

3. Set Up the Hanging Indent

In the Indentation options dialog box, you will see various settings that control the appearance of the text. Click on the drop-down menu for Special Indent and select Hanging. The enter the value in the box for how far you want to indent the text. A common setting is 0.5 inches, which means that all lines except the first will be indented by half an inch.

4. Apply the Handing Indent

Click the Apply button at the bottom of the Indentation options dialog box. Your text will automatically update to reflect the new formatting. The first line will stay aligned with the left margin, and all subsequent lines of the paragraph will be indented by the amount you specified.

5. Review and Adjust if Necessary

Look over your paragraph to make sure the indent is to your satisfaction. If you need to adjust the depth of the indent, you can simply highlight the text again, return to the Indentation options, and modify the value in the box before clicking Apply again.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to format a hanging indent in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to keep formatting when pasting in Google Docs and how to view formatting in Google Docs.