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    Page Margins

    Page setup · intermediate · about 12 minutes

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    What are margins?

    Margins = empty space around the edges of your page. They keep your text away from the edge of the paper.

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    Click each margin to learn about it:

    Why margins matter:

    • Room for binding or punched holes
    • Makes text easier to read
    • Teachers ask for them (MLA, APA formats)
    • The page looks professional

    Click all 4 margin sides to continue. (0/4)