Set Line Spacing Between Paragraphs


You can change the amount of space Word places between paragraphs of text. For example, you can use this technique to set double-spacing between paragraphs while maintaining single spacing within each paragraph.

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  1. Select the paragraph or paragraphs for which you want to define spacing.

  2. Click Format.

  3. Click Paragraph.

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    The Paragraph dialog box appears.

  4. Click the spinner arrows (image from book) to increase or decrease the space.

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  5. Click image from book to increase or decrease the space after the selected paragraph.

  6. Click OK.

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    image from book Word applies the spacing before and after the selected paragraph.

  7. Click anywhere outside the selection to continue working.

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What does “pt” mean?

It is an abbreviation for “point,” a measurement unit associated with vertical line spacing. A point is 1/72 of an inch. A 72-point line of text is approximately 1-inch high. Measure 1 inch of text vertically; in most cases, six lines of text fill 1 vertical inch of space. One line equals about 1/6 of an inch, and 1/6 of an inch equals 12 points of vertical line space.

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How many points should I use before and after paragraphs to leave one blank line between paragraphs?

You assign the same paragraph spacing to all paragraphs. Assign 6 points before each paragraph and 6 points after each paragraph. The 6 points of space at the bottom of Paragraph 1 plus the 6 points of space at the top of Paragraph 2 equals 12 points, or one line space.

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Teach Yourself Visually Word 2003
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Word 2003
ISBN: 0764539973
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 175
Authors: Ruth Maran

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