Horizontal alignment
To align text horizontally, follow the steps below:
- Select the text fragment for which you want to adjust the alignment.
- Run one of the commands shown in the table below.
Horizontal alignment takes place within the indents specified for the paragraph being edited.
If the text in a cell is rotated, horizontal alignment is carried out according to its position in space: the text is moved relative to the upper and lower cell borders.
| Text alignment | Button on the Home tab, in the Paragraph group | Keyboard shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Align Left |  | Ctrl+L |
| Center |  | Ctrl+E |
| Align right |  | Ctrl+R |
| Justify |  | Ctrl+J |