Microsoft KB Archive/23383

Line Spacing Increases with Subscript, Superscript

PSS ID Number: Q23383 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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= SUMMARY =

In Microsoft Word, when you use superscript or subscript in a line of text (through the Character dialog box, without reducing the size of the scripted text), the spacing between that line and the one above or below it is automatically increased.

To retain the same spacing throughout a document, regardless of superscript or subscript formatting, do the following:


 * 1) Select the entire document (or the pertinent section of the document).
 * 2) From the Format menu, choose Paragraph, and type a negative number in the Line box under Spacing.

For example, if the entire document is in 12-point text (except for superscript and subscript), set line spacing to -12pt. This set the line spacing to exactly 12 points.

Please note that if line spacing is set to -12pt and superscript and/or subscript is larger than 9 points, the top/bottom of your superscript/subscript will appear to be cut off on the screen. However, it will print out correctly.

= MORE INFORMATION =

In Word versions 1.0x, you cannot set a specific line spacing other than single and double spacing.

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