Displaying Rulers Word rulers do more than measure. The horizontal ruler above the document shows the length of the typing line and lets you quickly adjust left and right margins and indents, set tabs, and change column widths. The vertical ruler along the left edge of the document lets you adjust top and bottom margins and change table row heights.
Tag: units of measurement Ruler On Word 2016 The ruler in Word 2016 displays horizontally across the top of your workspace, and can be used to align text, graphics, tables, and other elements in your document.