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How to Indent Second Line in Google Docs for Citations

Jabin ManandharBy Jabin ManandharDecember 19, 2022
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You can indent a second line on Google Docs using a hanging indent. A hanging indent is also called a second line indent. Thus, indenting a  second line is the same as creating a hanging indent. It indents all the selected text except the first line of the paragraph.

There are different ways to indent the second line on Google Docs if you are using a web version. You can use the ruler, indent shortcut, or tweak a few settings.

However, if you are using an app version of Google Docs, you need to go through the settings.

So, let’s get right into the article to learn about the different ways you can create a hanging indent on the Web version and mobile phones.

Manually Adjusting the Markers on the Ruler

Since this method requires markers on the ruler, make sure you have the ruler on display. If it’s not, click on the “View” menu and select the “Show ruler” option. Then, follow the steps below.

  1. Select the text you want to indent.
  2. Now, drag the Left indent to the right using the ruler. For your information, the left indent icon looks like a down arrow, and the first indent looks like a horizontal line.
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  3. Next, drag the First Line indent to the left and you have everything indented except the first line.how-to-indent-second-line-docs--first-indent-

Using Google Docs Settings

Google Docs itself provides a way to create a hanging indent. Here’s how you can access the necessary settings on both the web version and the mobile app.

On the Google Docs Web version

If adjusting markers is a little inconvenient for you, you can tweak the settings as follows. 

  1. Select all the text you want to indent.
  2. Then, click on the Format menu and navigate to Align & indent > Indentation options.
  3. Now, click to expand the dropdown under the Special indent section and select the “Hanging” option.
    hanging-indent-google-docs-format-options
  4. Finally, click on Apply.

On the Mobile App

There is no ruler available in the Google Docs mobile app. However, you can use a workaround method. This works for both Android and iPhone devices. Here’s how you can do it.

  1. Tap and place the cursor at the start of the second line. Alternatively, you can place it anywhere you want to indent.
  2. Then, tap the return key or enter the key only once.
  3. Now, tap on the little ‘A’ icon from the top menu, and a pop-up appears from the bottom.
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  4. Tap to the Paragraph tab, and then tap the right-indent icon. 
  5. When done, tap on the tick icon in the top right corner.

Using the Indent Shortcut

You can use the indent shortcut below the Menu bar to indent the second line on Google Docs. For this,

  1. Place the cursor where you want to indent and press Enter to separate the text.
  2. Then, click on the Increase indent icon below the Menu bar. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut key Ctrl + ].increase-indent
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Jabin Manandhar

Jabin is an IT Graduate. Working for almost a year as a tech writer, Jabin has covered a gamut of articles, ranging from Windows troubleshooting, Android, iOS to Internet-related issues. Besides them, he is experienced in Microsoft Office programs and has written numerous articles on Outlook, Excel, and Word. Most of his work includes resolving various Outlook issues and general software fixes. You can contact him at jabin@technewstoday.com

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