Microsoft KB Archive/31111

Double Spacing and One and One Half Spacing

PSS ID Number: Q31111 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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= SUMMARY =

In Microsoft Word, double spacing always is implemented as 24-point line spacing, regardless of the font size of the selected paragraph.

If you use a 9-point font size and select the double-spacing option on the ruler, Word will allow 24 points for every line. Similarly, the one and one-half (1.5) spacing always applies 18-point line spacing. This feature may present some problems if you use a 24-point font and decide to change to double spacing. The line spacing will not change because it already is set to 24 point.

= MORE INFORMATION =

To get double spacing that is twice the font size, follow these steps:


 * 1) Select the desired paragraph or paragraphs.
 * 2) From the Format menu, choose Paragraph.
 * 3) In the box for Line, type a number that is twice the font size. (In Word 3.x or 4.0, the box will be labeled “Spacing”), For example, if the 9-point font size is used, type 18 in the box.
 * 4) Choose the OK button.

A similar method can be used to achieve other line spacing measurements.

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