indents
Moves text inward
Indents are spaces or notches set in from a margin.
In writing, an indent marks the beginning of a paragraph by pushing the first line inward: The essay used half-inch indents.
In contracts, an indent may be a requisition or order.
The verb indent means to create such a space or notch: Indent the first line of each paragraph.
notches
Shallow surface depression
depression · hollow · cavity · incision · serration · scallop · notch · impression
dent
Shallow surface depression
recess · depression · hollow · cavity · incision · serration · scallop · notch · impression · gouge
paragraph
Distinct section of text
- tabulationOrganizing data systematically
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
margin · spacing · tab · offset · nesting · bullet · numbering · outline · layout · whitespace
- word processingword processor, WordPerfect, text editor, Microsoft Word, copy
- requisitionsrequisition form, request, requests, demand, demands
- paragraph indentOpening line setback
- hanging indentText where subsequent lines indent