Line up decimal points in a numbered list


	Line up decimal points in a numbered list

blakefrost

4-13-2007 4:30 PM

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Line up decimal points in a numbered list in Adobe Indesign cs2.

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2.	Highlight the list with the Type tool and then choose Type &gt; Tabs.</DIV>
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3.	Click the Align To Decimal (Or Other Specified Character) Tab button and then click on the ruler where you want the decimal point to appear to create a tab stop, as shown in <SPAN class="ref">Figure B</SPAN>. The tab has to be inset enough to allow room for the widest number.</DIV>

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