How do I set a left tab stop at 4 inches and align the date in a Word document?

Place your cursor at the beginning of the line where the date is located. This is typically the first line of the document, above "Dear Mr. Peterson,".

• Ensure the ruler is visible. If not, go to the View tab and check the Ruler box.
• Click the tab selector button (usually on the far left of the horizontal ruler, it looks like an 'L') until it shows the Left Tab symbol.
• Click directly on the horizontal ruler at the 4-inch mark. A small 'L' symbol will appear on the ruler, indicating a left tab stop has been set.

• With your cursor still at the beginning of the date line, press the Tab key on your keyboard.

The date will now jump to align with the 4-inch tab stop you just set.