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Module 4 - Word Processing
Lesson 2- Index Formatting Text

Section 10 - Changing Line Spacing

To change Line Spacing in Word XP:

  • Position your cursor anywhere in the paragraph in which you would like to change the line spacing.
  • From the Formatting Toolbar, click on the Line Spacing button list arrow "" to select the new spacing size.

 

Word XP Window
Displays Line Spacing Options


To change Line Spacing in MAC Word 2004:

  • Position your curser anywhere in the paragraph in which you would like to change the line spacing or select the paragraph or paragraphs. On the formatting toolbar on the far right side click on the black arrow pointing right and select the line spacing.

Displays Line Spacing in MAC Word 2004

  • Or, select the paragraph or paragraphs and click on Command 1 for single space and Command 2 for double space.

To change Line Spacing in Word 2007:

  • Click the Home tab. Position your cursor anywhere in the paragraph in which you would like to change the line spacing.
  • In the Paragraph group, click on the Line Spacing button list arrow and select the new spacing size.

 

Word 2007 Window
Displays Line Spacing in Word 2007

    • Or, select the paragraph or paragraphs and click on the key Ctrl 1 for single space and Ctrl 2 for double space.
Module 4 Lesson 2 Section 9
Module 4 Lesson 2 Section 11
 

 

 
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