A paragraph style where the first line starts at the left edge and every following line is indented, the reverse of a normal indent.
Synonyms
- outdent
- reverse indent
Related terms
- indentation
- paragraph
- bulleted list
- alignment
In plain words
- first line sticks out, the rest tuck in
- the indent used in reference lists
Usage example
Bibliographies use a hanging indent so each author's name lines up on the left.
Don't confuse with…
- indentationA normal indent pushes in only the first line; a hanging indent pushes in every line except the first.
Categories
- Layout & composition