## Single Mouse Click on Ruler Doesn't Set or Remove Tab

Q117405

The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a

## SYMPTOMS

If the Borders toolbar is active, single-clicking the ruler does not add or remove tab stops while in Normal View. You must click a second time to successfully add or remove the tab stop.

## STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word versions 6.0 and 6.0a for Windows. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

## WORKAROUNDS

Method 1: Switch to page layout view before setting the tabs.
Method 2: Turn off the Borders toolbar.

## REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word User's Guide," version 6.0, pages 133-36

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