w:defaultTabStop (Default Tab Stop Interval)
Specifies the default tab stop distance (in twentieths of a point) used when no explicit tab stop is defined.
Parent elements
Description
w:defaultTabStop sets the default tab stop interval used throughout the document when no explicit w:tab is defined in a paragraph’s w:tabs list. It is defined in ECMA-376 Part 1 §17.15.1.25.
The value is in twips (1/20 of a point). Common values: 709 ≈ 1.25 cm (Word default for metric locales), 720 = 0.5 inch (Word default for US locales), 360 = 0.25 inch.
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Possible Values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
w:val |
ST_TwipsMeasure |
Positive integer (twips). | The interval between default tab stops. |
Examples
<!-- 1.25 cm tab stops (metric locales) -->
<w:defaultTabStop w:val="709"/>new DefaultTabStop { Val = 709 };