I'm editing dissertations and there are strict formatting requirements particularly on the cover page and first page of a chapter. For instance the top margin is 2" margin and so is the beginning of a chapter.  Then subsequent pages are 1" margins from the top. 1st, how do I use the ruler to move the top margin to 2" (the numbering on the ruler thoroughly confuse me)? Second, how do I use the section breaks to continue with 1" top margin. I'm unclear where to put the section breaks to format subsequent pages. Do you have a tutorial on this subject?

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Reply from Richard Rost:

I covered section breaks thoroughly in my Word 2003 classes, but Word 2007 is a little different. I'll be covering them in the Expert classes coming up soon. Basically, on the VIEW tab, make sure the RULER checkbox is turned on and you'll be able to see the rulers.

Go to the PAGE LAYOUT tab and you can click on the MARGINS > CUSTOM MARGINS option to set whatever margins you'd like.

Now, type in some text for page 1 and then press CTRL-ENTER to insert a PAGE BREAK so you're at the top of page 2. Set the custom margins again for page 2, but at the bottom of the Page Setup dialog box select "THIS POINT FORWARD" in the "Apply To" option.

Now you have two sections with different margin settings.