How do I create a hanging indent?

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Hanging Indent in Microsoft Office Word

  1. Type your reference and select/highlight all of the reference text 
  2. Click on the "Paragraph" menu in the "Home" tab 
  3. In dialog box, next to "Special" drop-down box, choose "Hanging" and click "OK."

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The below tutorial walks through alphabetizing your reference list, create double spacing and add a hanging indent. 

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  • Last Updated May 23, 2025
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  • Answered By Madeleine Pitsch

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