What is the default alignment for text/paragraph in word document ? 

The correct answer is Left.

Key Points

• The default alignment for text or paragraphs in Microsoft Word is left-aligned.
• Left alignment is the most common alignment setting used in documents, as it is the default setting in many word processors.
• When text is left-aligned, the left edge of the text is even, while the right edge is ragged.
• This alignment is often preferred for most types of documents because it is easier to read and follows the natural flow of reading from left to right.

Additional Information

• Center Alignment
  • Text is centered between the left and right margins.
  • Often used for titles, headings, and short lines of text.
• Right Alignment
  • Text is aligned along the right margin.
  • Commonly used for date and address lines in letters.
• Justified Alignment
  • Text is aligned evenly along both the left and right margins.
  • Creates a clean and formal look, often used in newspapers and books.
• Distributed Alignment
  • Text is spread evenly between margins, including the last line.
  • Typically used for single-line paragraphs or in tables.