Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to change the vertical alignment in Microsoft Word to start text in the center or bottom of the page. You can also vertically justify (evenly space) the paragraphs on the page.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365 for PC. These steps also apply to Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac), Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Important Note About Section Breaks
01:01 How to Change Vertical Alignment

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Change Vertical Alignment in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/vertical-alignment-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Insert Section Breaks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
youtu.be/axPNUp4IQZI

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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