How would i view the ruler on my document if it was not visible?
select the icon at the quick access toolbar
select the icon at the top of the vertical scroll bar
double click on the status bar
by using the zoom slider

select the icon at the Quick Access toolbar

select the icon at the top of the vertical scroll bar

double click on the Status bar

by using the Zoom slider

Explanation:

youre gonna do that

Select the icon at the top of the vertical scroll bar

Explanation:

above the top arrow of the scroll bar there is a tiny icon that you can click to show or hide the ruler on word 2013.

hope this helps future people who misunderstand as well!

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