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How to Do a Hanging Indent on Google Slides

Apply a hanging indent in Google Slides to format citations or text. Follow these simple steps for a professional layout.

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  1. Open your Google Slides presentation and select the text box containing the paragraph you want to format.

  2. Click on "Format" in the top menu and select "Align & indent", then choose "Indentation options".

  3. In the pop-up window, find the "Special indent" dropdown and select "Hanging".

  4. Set the indentation value (e.g., 0.5 inches) and click "Apply".

  5. The first line will remain aligned to the left, while the rest of the paragraph will be indented.

  6. Adjust spacing or formatting as needed to refine the appearance.