Microsoft KB Archive/23340

Side-by-Side Paragraphs Cause Incorrect Line Spacing

PSS ID Number: Q23340 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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If two side-by-side paragraphs in Microsoft Word are formatted with different fonts, the line spacing may not be aligned between the two paragraphs.

The default line spacing in Word is “Auto” and is based on the height of the font being used. If the two paragraphs are in two different fonts, they may have different line spacing. To get similar line spacing in the two paragraphs, do the following:


 * 1) Select the two paragraphs.
 * 2) From the Format menu, choose Paragraph.
 * 3) In the Line box under Spacing, type “-12pt” (without the quotation marks).
 * 4) If -12 points does not give the desired line spacing, use a smaller number for tighter lines or a larger number for more space. The negative sign signifies absolute line spacing.

Note: Using this method to set exact line spacing may cut ascenders and decenders off the selected font.

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