Word by default, places a tab stop at every______ mark on the ruler.

The correct answer is 0.5".

Key Points

• Word automatically sets default tab stops at every 0.5 inch (half-inch) mark on the ruler. This means that when you press the Tab key within a document, the cursor will jump to the next 0.5-inch position on the horizontal ruler.
  • Default tab stops: These are the pre-set 0.5-inch tab stops that Word automatically creates.
  • Custom tab stops: You can create your own tab stops at specific positions on the ruler to achieve more precise alignment. To do this, click on the ruler where you want to place a new tab stop, or use the Tabs dialog box (found under the Home tab or Paragraph dialog box).
• Types of tab stops: There are different types of tab stops available in Word, each serving a specific purpose:
  • Left tab stops: Align text to the left of the tab stop.
  • Center tab stops: Center text around the tab stop.
  • Right tab stops: Align text to the right of the tab stop.
  • Decimal tab stops: Align numbers by their decimal points.
  • Bar tab stops: Insert a vertical bar at the tab stop position.