There are a few ways in which you can indent paragraphs. For example, you can set indents through the Paragraph window or using the indent marker on the horizontal ruler. Another way you can create paragraph indents is using the tab key.

To create paragraph indents using the Tab key in Word 2007:

1. Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Word Options.
2. Click Proofing.
3. Under AutoCorrection settings, click AutoCorrect Options.
4. Click the AutoFormat as You Type tab.
5. Select the Set left- and first-indent with tabs and backspaces check box.
6. To indent the first line of a paragraph, click in front of the line.
7. To indent an entire paragraph, click in front of any line but the first line.
8. Press the TAB key.