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You can also modify the line spacing by using the Set Line Spacing ( ) button in the Formatting toolbar
as well in the Paragraph section of the Properties deck.
Modify Paragraph Spacing
Paragraph spacing is the space or gap between two paragraphs. Space can be specified in lines or points.
The Above paragraph is used to increase or decrease the space between the selected paragraph and the
paragraph before the selected one, whereas the Below paragraph is used to increase or decrease the space
between the selected paragraph and the paragraph next to the selected one.
The steps to set the spacing before and after a paragraph are as follows:
Step 1: Select the paragraph.
Step 2: Select the Format menu from the Menu bar.
Step 3: Click on the Paragraph option from the drop-down menu. The Paragraph dialog box will open.
Step 4: Click on the Indents & Spacing tab.
Step 5: Specify the desired value in the Above paragraph and Below paragraph spin boxes under the
Spacing section. In our case, we have specified .50" in the Above paragraph spin box and .25" in
the Below paragraph spin box.
Step 6: Click on the OK button. The paragraph spacing of the paragraph will change.
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You can also modify the paragraph spacing by using the Increase Paragraph Spacing ( ) and Decrease
Paragraph Spacing ( ) buttons in the Formatting toolbar as well in the Paragraph section of the
Properties deck. You can also modify the paragraph spacing by using the Above Paragraph Spacing and
Below Paragraph Spacing spin boxes under the Paragraph section in the Properties deck.
Aligning Paragraphs
Text alignment controls how text is positioned horizontally within a paragraph. Following table shows the
different text alignments:
Ð ÐLeft Alignment: Text is aligned to the left margin.
Ð ÐCenter Alignment: Text is centered between the left and right margins.
Ð ÐRight Alignment: Text is aligned to the right margin.
Ð ÐJustify alignment: Text is spread out to align with both the left and right margins, creating a clean edge
on both sides.
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