Word has two rulers, a horizontal and a vertical one. If you are saying that
you cannot see the vertical ruler, choose the appropriate option in the
(Word) Options dialog box:
- Word 97-2003: Tools | Options, View tab: "Vertical ruler (Print view
only)".
- Word 2007: Office button | Word Options, Advanced tab: "Show vertical
ruler in Print Layout view."
Also, as indicated by the above options, the vertical ruler will only be
visible in Print Layout view.
For right-to-left languages, additional options are available; see the
following article:
Show the vertical ruler or scroll bar
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