Starting to type in the Word program, you may encounter such a problem when the space between the lines is quite large. This nuance can greatly spoil the document, making it unaesthetic. Often this can be observed by downloading a document from the Internet. In both cases, the problem is incorrect formatting. In this article we will talk about line spacing in Word: how to reduce or, conversely, increase it. We will tell you everything in detail and give three of the simplest ways, so that everyone will find something for themselves.
The first way: for all versions of Word
As mentioned above, there will be three ways to make line spacing less or more in Word. They are not very different from each other, but they are not suitable for all versions of the program. Therefore, the first reducible method will be universal; it will be suitable for both the 2003 Word and the 2016 version.
Now we will set the default line spacing parameters. This is done so that when you create a new document, you do not change these values each time.
You need to create a new document in Word. After that, on the "Home" tab, you need to find in the toolbar a column called "Styles" (it is in the very right corner). In this column, you must click on the icon with an arrow, which is also located in the lower right corner. As soon as you do this, a small panel will appear with the ability to change the style of the document, but we do not need this. In this panel, at the very bottom, there are three buttons - click the rightmost one.
In the window that opened, you need to go to the "Default" tab. There is a column "Interval". It is there that you can reduce and increase line spacing in Word . In general, use the presets in the drop-down list, enter the values manually, increase, decrease until you find the value that suits you. Click "OK" after checking the box next to "In new documents using this template."
The second way: only for new versions of Word
We continue to talk about line spacing in Word. How to reduce or increase it, we have already figured out, but this is just the only way. Now let's move on to the second. It is intended only for the 2007 program and above. He will not work at Word 2003.
You also need to open a blank Word document, only this time pay attention not to the Styles column, but to the Paragraph. Click the same icon as last time - a window with settings will open. In it you will see the same column - "Interval", with the same parameters. All you need to do is specify the line spacing in Word (you already know how to reduce or increase it).
After that, click the button located at the very bottom - "Default". In the window that opens, select "All documents based on the Normal template." Click "OK" and get to work.
Third way: with one click
Now we will look at how to change the line spacing in Word with one click. This method only works if you need to change the values in a separate section of text.
So, in the "Home" tab, in the "Paragraph" section, find the button called "Interval". By clicking on it, you will see a list of all available intervals. Choose the interval you like and it will change in the previously selected area of the text. Also in the list you can click "Other line spacing options" and the familiar "Paragraph" window will open.