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You can also assign custom keyboard combinations to these commands in Word to make it even easier to switch paragraph directions. On the same window as above, click on the Keyboard button. Click on Format on the left and then scroll to RtlPara to set the key combo for changing to Right-to-Left paragraph direction. Enter any key combo you like and then click the Assign button. Do the same for LtrPara to set the key combo for changing back to the Left-to-Right direction.
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Hint: I recommend setting Alt+R for Right-to-Left and Alt+L for Left-to-Right. These combinations do not conflict with any other pre-configured key combos in Word. If you choose a key combo that is already assigned to another command, you'll see a note in the window that tells you as much. |
Also make sure to watch the screencast at the upper right of this page demonstrating the formatting options for Word 2007 and how to make columns flow from right to left.
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