Format the Line Spacing

The amount of space between the lines of text is technically called leading in the print business. For several hundred years each letter of type was made from wood or metal and placed into a key frame. The rows of type were separated by strips of thin, lead bar: the leading. In Microsoft Word the leading is called Line Spacing.

 

Before You Begin

Place your cursor before the M of MICHIGAN

Click ENTER on the keyboard to force a new line. Now you have two lines of type.

 

Try This: Increase the Line Spacing

1. Select both lines of type by dragging the mouse over the text.

 

2. Go to Home ->Paragraph ->Line and Paragraph Spacing.

 

3. What Do You See? There are several default sizes. The number 1.0 means that there will be one blank line between and that the space, or leading will be the same height a one row of type. 2.0 means 2 rows of type.

 

Exam 77-418 Microsoft Word 2013
2.0  Format Text, Paragraphs, and Sections
2.2  Format Text and Paragraphs : Change Line or Paragraph Spacing

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