ResourcesIndentation
How to control paragraph indentation in your deliverable.
Examples
Follow along with the out-of-the-box example code below.
Controlling paragraph indentation helps create a clean, structured look for your deliverable. Some styles use indented paragraphs to show the start of new ideas, while others prefer block formatting with no indentation. In t0, you can easily adjust indentation settings to match your audience's expectations.
Adjust paragraph indentation
Word
In Microsoft Word, you would adjust paragraph settings manually, setting first-line indentation or applying "no indent" formatting as needed.
t0 Prompt
Here are example prompts to adjust paragraph indentation:
Remove all paragraph indentation.
Set the first line of each paragraph to be indented by 0.5 inches.
Apply block paragraph formatting with extra spacing between paragraphs.
LaTeX
The LaTeX code to control paragraph indentation looks as follows:
| Command | Mandatory Argument | Optional Argument | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
\noindent | (none) | (none) | Prevents indentation for a specific paragraph. |
\setlength{\parindent}{value} | (none) | Globally sets the paragraph indentation amount (e.g., 0pt to remove indentation). |
By default, LaTeX indents the first line of each paragraph slightly.
Use \noindent if you want a specific paragraph to start without indentation.
Use \setlength{\parindent}{0pt} to globally remove indentation across your deliverable.
These settings apply consistently in the report and article classes. In beamer, paragraphs generally have no indentation by design to match slide formatting conventions.