How to Delete Tab Marks in Microsoft Word

Deleting tab marks in Microsoft Word is a simple process.  There are two ways in which to delete tab marks in Microsoft Word.  You can delete a single tab mark, or delete all tab marks completely from your document.  You can either use the ruler that is located above your document or through the Tabs dialog box.

Deleting tab marks in Microsoft Word using the ruler:

1. Click and hold your mouse over the tab mark you wish to delete.


2. Drag that tab mark down into the document.


3. Release your hand from the mouse. The tab mark will not longer appear on the ruler and is deleted.

Deleting tab marks in Microsoft Word using the “Tabs” dialog box:

1. Open the “Paragraph” dialog box from the “Format” option on the menu bar.


2. Click the “Tabs” button located at the bottom of the “Paragraph” dialog box.


3. To select specific tab marks to delete, click on the desired tab mark in the “Tab stop position” box.


4. Click on the “Clear” button. Repeat this process for all tabs you want to delete. Click “Clear All” to delete all tab marks within the document.


5. Click “OK” once all desired tabs have been deleted.