Indention: meaning, definitions and examples

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indention

 

[ ษชnหˆdษ›nสƒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

text formatting

Indention refers to the space left at the beginning of a line or paragraph in text. It is commonly used in writing to indicate the start of a new paragraph, making the text easier to read and navigate. Indents can be created using various methods, such as pressing the 'Tab' key on a keyboard or by using the spacebar to insert blanks. Proper use of indention enhances the overall appearance of a document and can clarify the structure of the content.

Synonyms

indentation, margin

Examples of usage

  • Please indent the first line of each paragraph.
  • Using indention can make your document look more structured.
  • The novel's indention style is very distinctive.

Translations

Translations of the word "indention" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคกเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einrรผckung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ indentasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัั‚ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wciฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ‡ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indentation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sangrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท girinti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงุฌุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odsazenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odsadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผฉ่ฟ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vstavitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innskot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะดะตะฝั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iรงษ™ri รงษ™kilmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sangrado

Word origin

The word 'indention' is derived from the Latin verb 'indentare', meaning 'to make notches'. The early usage of 'indention' in English dates back to the 16th century, where it was primarily associated with the practice of setting the first lines of paragraphs apart from the left margin in printed text. In typography and writing, an indention plays a crucial role in enhancing readability and organizing content in a visually appealing manner. As literary forms evolved, so did the conventions surrounding the use of indents, leading to varied interpretations and styles, particularly in different genres. In modern times, indention remains a foundational aspect of text formatting across various platforms, ranging from traditional paper documents to digital mediums.