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How to Indent the Second Line in InDesign ✍️📑
📌 Need to indent only the second line of a paragraph in InDesign? Whether you're formatting a bibliography, numbered list, or bullet points, setting a hanging indent ensures the second line aligns properly. This guide will show you how to indent the second line in Adobe InDesign quickly and efficiently.
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📌 What Is a Hanging Indent?
A hanging indent is when the second line (and all following lines) are indented, while the first line stays aligned to the left margin. This is commonly used in:
✅ Bibliographies (APA, MLA, Chicago Style, etc.)
✅ Numbered and bulleted lists
✅ Block quotations
📖 How to Indent the Second Line in InDesign
1️⃣ Select the text you want to format.
2️⃣ Open the Paragraph Panel (Window Type & Tables Paragraph).
3️⃣ In the Indent section, locate First Line Indent and Left Indent.
4️⃣ Set a Left Indent (e.g., 0.5 inches).
5️⃣ Set the First Line Indent to 0 inches.
✅ Now, only the second and subsequent lines will be indented, while the first line remains flush left.
💡 Tip: If you're working with a bulleted or numbered list, ensure the Bullets and Numbering Panel settings are adjusted as well.
📝 How to Apply a Hanging Indent to a Bibliography
For a bibliography with proper hanging indentation:
1️⃣ Select the entire bibliography text.
2️⃣ Open the Paragraph Panel.
3️⃣ Set Left Indent to 0.5 inches (or your required value).
4️⃣ Set First Line Indent to 0 inches.
💡 Tip: Save this setting as a Paragraph Style to quickly format future bibliographies (Window Styles Paragraph Styles).
🔢 How to Indent the Second Line of a Numbered or Bulleted List
If the second line in a list isn’t aligning correctly:
1️⃣ Select the numbered or bulleted list.
2️⃣ Open Window Type & Tables Bullets and Numbering.
3️⃣ Adjust Left Indent and First Line Indent until the numbers/bullets align properly.
✅ Your list will now have a clean, professional indentation.
🚀 Conclusion
Now you know how to indent the second line in InDesign for paragraphs, bibliographies, and lists using hanging indents!
💬 Do you use hanging indents for bibliographies, lists, or something else? Let us know in the comments!
👉 Need more InDesign tips? Check out our guides on how to align text, format paragraphs, and create bullet points in InDesign.
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