It’s also possible to set up hanging indents in Google Docs.

Instructions in this article apply to the web version of Google Docs.

The steps are the same for allweb browsersandoperating systems.

The location of Indention Options in Google Docs.

Use the keyboard shortcutCtrl+AorCommand+Ato highlight all text in the document.

SelectFormat>Align & Indent>Indentation options.

Set a custom value for the indent if you wish and selectApply.

The Indention Options dialog box in Google Docs.

When you’re finished making your adjustment selectApplyto apply the indent and return to the document.

The ruler has two blue sliders on the left side that are stacked together.

The ruler tool is not available in the Google Docs mobile apps.

Set a custom value for the indent if you wish and select Apply.

Highlight the paragraph you want to indent.

Drag theFirst Line Indentslider to the right.

A vertical line will appear to help you adjust the text to your liking.

The Hanging Indent options in Google Docs.

If you want to indent all of the selected lines, drag theLeft Indentslider to the right.

It’s the blue, downward arrow below the First Line Indent slider.

Again, a black measurement reading will appear when you start moving the slider.

How to show the ruler in Google Docs.

Alternatively, it’s possible for you to selectIncrease IndentorDecrease Indentin the toolbar.

The location of the First Line Indenter in Google Docs.

The left indent slider in Google Docs.

The location of the First Line Indent and the Left Indent sliders in a hanging indent on Google Docs.

The increase and decrease indent options in Google Docs.