Does hanging indent always have to be set to the same numeric value?

Follow your template if it gives a specific value, but the key is consistency across the entire bibliography.

Why does the layout break again after I paste a new reference?

The pasted content often carries its original paragraph formatting. Clear it first, then apply the document rule again.

Can numbering interfere with hanging indent?

Yes. Numbering, tabs, and paragraph indentation can stack and create uneven wrapped lines if they are not cleaned up together.

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How to Set Hanging Indent for References | Word/WPS Workflow and Common Alignment Problems

This guide explains how to set hanging indent for references, especially when wrapped lines misalign, pasted entries break formatting, or Word and WPS behave differently.

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This guide explains how to set hanging indent for references, especially when wrapped lines misalign, pasted entries break formatting, or Word and WPS behave differently.