what is the default setting for tabs in word
The one thing missing from that piece is how to change the default tabs for a document. Word's default tabs are set at half-inch intervals, but that won't always be the most efficient setting. Fortunately, you can change the default tab stop for the current document, as follows:1  Click the Home tab and then click the Paragraph group's dialog launcher (the small arrow in the bottom-right corner). 2  Click Tabs (in the bottom-left corner). 3  Change the default tab from .50 to .25. 4  Click OK.ortunately, you can change the default tab stop for the current document, as follows: 1  Click the Home tab and then click the Paragraph group's dialog launcher (the small arrow in the bottom-right corner).