

The default is 8.5 inches by 11 inches, the standard “Letter” size for US paper printing (215.9 x 279.4mm).

If you’re printing your document, the “Paper” tab lets you can change the physical size of the paper to match different paper sizes in your printer.

You can also use this tab to control page orientation. The Gutter is extra space on the page, usually used as an extra blank space for things like comb binding (those little plastic corkscrews that make a cheap notebook). The “Margins” tab lets you set the margins for the top, bottom, left, and right, which you can verify with the markers on the ruler (see below). The “Page Setup” window shows you most of the physical layout properties of the document. This is the same window you can open from the Layout tab on the Ribbon. Access the Page Setup Windowĭouble-click any empty space on the ruler to open the Page Setup window. Note: The horizontal ruler is also visible in Web Layout and Draft view.
