Alignment

Alignment in computer terms refers to the alignment of text or graphics on the screen. 

The principal objective of alignment is to present the work in an orderly manner for easy user comprehension.

Arranging data to line up with a required format on a screen or printed form.

Types of alignments

1. Left align

2. Right align
3. Center
4. Justify

1. Left

• This is technically called "flush left." It is typically the default setting when you create a new document. 
• Left aligned text begins each line along the left margin of the document. 
• When we type the first word that does not fit on a line is placed at the left margin on the next line. 

2. Right

• It aligns the beginning of each line of text along the right margin of the document.
• When we type the text expands to the left of the cursor. 
• The result is a straight margin on the right and a "ragged edge" margin on the left. 
• Right justification is commonly used to display the company name and address near the top of a business document.

3. Centered

• Centered text is placed in the center of each line.
• When you type the text expands equally to the left and right, leaving the same margin on both sides.
• When you start a new line, the cursor stays in the center, which is where the next line begins. 

4. Justified

• Justified text combines left and right aligned text.
• When a block of text is justified, each line fills the entire space from left to right, except for the paragraph indent and the last line of a paragraph. 
• Justified text is commonly used in newspapers and magazines and has become increasingly popular on the Web as well.