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Indent

usgb/ɪnˈdent/Volume
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Essay Structure

Indenting signals the start of a new paragraph, organizing thoughts in essays.

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Remember to indent after the introduction.
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Visual Clarity

An indent helps readers distinguish between separate ideas or steps.

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Each instruction was indented, making the manual easy to follow.
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Block Quotes

In academic writing, longer quotes are indented to set them apart.

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The excerpt was indented because it exceeded four lines.
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