Line spacing sets the amount of space between lines within a paragraph. The spacing for each line is set to accommodate the largest font on that line. If the lines include smaller fonts, there will appear to be extra space between lines where the smaller fonts are located. At 1.5, the line spacing is set to one-and-a-half times the single-space amount. At 2.0, the line spacing is set to two times the single-space amount (double space).
Change Line Spacing· Place your cursor anywhere in the first paragraph of the sample text you created in Exercise 2.
· Choose the Home tab.
· Click the Line Spacing button in the Paragraph group. A menu of options appears.
· Click 2.0 to double-space the first paragraph.
Create a First-Line Indent
Some people and organizations delineate the start of a new paragraph by indenting the first line. If you want to indent the first line of your paragraphs, you can use the Paragraph dialog box to set the amount by which you want to indent. In the Special Field of the Paragraph dialog box, you tell Word you want to indent the first line by choosing First Line from the menu options. In the By field, you tell Word the amount, in inches by which you want to indent.
| EXAMPLE: First-line Indent On the Insert tab, the galleries include items that are designed to coordinate with the overall look of your document. You can use these galleries to insert tables, headers, footers, lists, cover pages, and other document building blocks. When you create pictures, charts, or diagrams, they also coordinate with your current document look. |
· Place your cursor anywhere within the first paragraph of the sample text you created in Exercise 2.
· Choose the Home tab.
· In the Paragraphs group, click the launcher. The Paragraph dialog box appears.
· Choose the Indents and Spacing tab.
· Click to open the drop-down menu on the Special field.
· Click First Line.
· Enter 0.5" in the By field.
· Click OK. The first line of your paragraph is now indented half an inch.
Special Note: To remove the first line indent:
· Place the cursor anywhere in the paragraph.
· Choose the Home tab.
· In the Paragraphs group, click the launcher. The Paragraph dialog box opens.
· Choose the Indents and Spacing tab.
· Click the down arrow next to the Special field and then click none.
· Click OK.
Indentation allows you to indent your paragraph from the left and/or right margin. You may find this necessary when you are quoting a large block of text. The following exercise shows you how to indent a paragraph 1 inch from each side.
| EXAMPLE: Indentation On the Insert tab, the galleries include items that are designed to coordinate with the overall look of your document. You can use these galleries to insert tables, headers, footers, lists, cover pages, and other document building blocks. When you create pictures, charts, or diagrams, they also coordinate with your current document look.
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Indent Paragraphs· Place your cursor anywhere in the second paragraph of the sample text you created in Exercise 2.
· Choose the Page Layout tab.
· Type 1" in the Indent Left field or use the up or down arrows to set the field value to 1".
· Type 1" in the Indent Right field or use the up or down arrows to set the field value to 1". Your paragraph is now indented one inch from both the left and right margins, as in the example.
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