How to Indent the Second Line of a Citation in Google Docs (2024)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to indent the second line of a citation in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
Indent the Second Line of a Citation on Google Docs
Follow the steps below to indent the second line of citation on Google Docs.
1. Locate the Citation You Want to Format
Find the citation text in your open Google Docs document that needs the hanging indent formatting.
2. Highlight the Citation Text to Select It
Use your mouse to click and drag over the citation text, highlighting it so only this section will be formatted.
3. Open the Format Menu at the Top of the Screen
In the toolbar at the top of Google Docs, click on “Format” to access text formatting options.
4. Choose “Align & Indent” from the Format Menu
From the dropdown list in the Format menu, click on “Align & Indent” to adjust text alignment and indentation.
5. Click on “Indentation Options” in the Align & Indent Submenu
In the Align & Indent options, select “Indentation options” to open settings for modifying indentation styles.
6. Set the “Special Indent” Dropdown to “Hanging”
In the Indentation options window, locate the “Special Indent” dropdown and select “Hanging” to apply the correct citation style.
7. Adjust the Default Indentation Amount if Needed
If you want a different indentation size, change the amount under “Special Indent.” As an example, let’s input “0.5.”
8. Press “Apply” to Confirm the Hanging Indent
Click “Apply” to apply the hanging indent to your selected citation text.
9. Review the Hanging Indent Formatting on Your Citation
Look over your citation to ensure it’s correctly formatted, with the second and any additional lines indented. Do the above steps for all the citations you want to indent the second line.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to indent the second line of citation in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to redline in Google Docs and how to show gridlines in Google Docs.
