WinWord Margin Definitions: Inside, Outside, Gutter, Mirror

ID: Q48909

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

In Word for Windows, the following definitions apply to the options available from the Format menu after choosing Page Setup:

1. Inside: Margins on the left of odd-numbered pages, on the right of

   the even-numbered pages. This is typically used to set up a binding
   margin. This option is labeled Left when Facing Pages is not
   selected.

2. Outside: Margins on the right of odd-numbered pages, on the left of

   even-numbered pages. This is typically used to set up a sidehead
   margin. This option is labeled Right when Facing Pages is not
   selected.

3. Gutter: Positive decimal measurement for adding a binding margin to

   the inside edge of pages when printing on only one side of each
   page.

4. Facing Pages: Causes inside and outside margins to alternate

   between odd-numbered and even-numbered pages when pages are printed
   on both sides. When Facing Pages is selected, the Leftoption
   changes to the Inside option, and the Right option changes to the
   Outside option.

In Word For Windows version 1.0 and 1.1 the following are margin definitions apply to options available from the Format menu after choosing Document:

1. Inside: Margins on the left of odd-numbered pages, on the right of

   the even-numbered pages. This is typically used to set up a binding
   margin. This option is labeled Left when Mirror Margins is not
   selected.

2. Outside: Margins on the right of odd-numbered pages, on the left of

   even-numbered pages. This is typically used to set up a sidehead
   margin. This option is labeled Right when Mirror Margins is not
   selected.

3. Gutter: Positive decimal measurement for adding a binding margin to

   the inside edge of pages when printing on only one side of each
   page.

4. Mirror Margins: Causes inside and outside margins to alternate

   between odd-numbered and even-numbered pages when pages are print on
   both sides. When Mirror Margins is selected, the Left option changes
   to the Inside option, and the Right option changes to the Outside
   option.

KBCategory: kbprint KBSubcategory: Additional query words: 1.x 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD word6 winword 6.0 6.0a 6.0c winword2 2.0-0b 2.0c

Version           : 1.x 2.x 6.0 6.0a 6.0c
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: July 30, 1997