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January 23, 2026
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question about indents and tab

  • January 23, 2026
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Hello,

In this screenshot I have used 2 different indents and a tab :

— 1 (indent first) : 0.5 cm

— 2 (indent left) : 1 cm

— 3 (tab left) : 1.5 cm

What is the function of each ?

How do they work together in that case ?

 

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Correct answer FrameMaker-dk

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If you add more text, the indents and tabs make sense. You have a general 1 cm left indent. A 0,5 cm first line indent. The "first line indent" is meant for the first line in a paragraph and is what often is used for subsequent paragraphs in fiction.

The 1,5 tab setting allows you to have an extra indent on the text.

 

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FrameMaker-dkCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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January 23, 2026

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If you add more text, the indents and tabs make sense. You have a general 1 cm left indent. A 0,5 cm first line indent. The "first line indent" is meant for the first line in a paragraph and is what often is used for subsequent paragraphs in fiction.

The 1,5 tab setting allows you to have an extra indent on the text.

 

Bjørn Smalbro - FrameMaker.dk