Clear left indent back to default for all page elements apps script for docs

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To clear the left indentation back to default for all page elements (including paragraphs, lists, etc.) in a Google Doc using Apps Script, you can adjust the indentation attributes accordingly. Here’s a script to accomplish this:

function clearLeftIndentation() {
  var doc = DocumentApp.getActiveDocument();
  var body = doc.getBody();
  var paragraphs = body.getParagraphs();
  var lists = body.getListItems();

  // Clear left indentation for paragraphs
  for (var i = 0; i < paragraphs.length; i++) {
    var paragraph = paragraphs[i];
    paragraph.setIndentStart(0);
    paragraph.setIndentFirstLine(0);
  }

  // Clear left indentation for lists
  for (var i = 0; i < lists.length; i++) {
    var list = lists[i];
    list.setIndentStart(0);
  }
}

This script iterates through all paragraphs and lists in the document, setting their left indentation attributes to 0, effectively clearing any left indentation.

To use this script:

  1. Open your Google Document.
  2. Click on “Extensions” > “Apps Script.”
  3. Delete any code in the script editor and replace it with the provided script.
  4. Save the script.
  5. Run the function clearLeftIndentation from the script editor.

This will clear the left indentation back to default for all page elements in your document.