How to Change the Text Leading in InDesign

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In addition to choosing the typeface, size and color of text, you can also change the text leading in Adobe InDesign. The leading is the space between characters, and you can apply this attribute to a whole paragraph or to just some text.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Apply Leading to Paragraph in Adobe InDesign

Step1
Click in the body of the paragraph you want to change using the Type tool.
Step2
Choose the Character palette (or choose "Type" and then "Character" from the InDesign menu).
Step3
Select a value from the Leading menu (the icon looks like an "A" with a horizontal line over another "A" that has an arrow next to it) in the Character palette.

Apply Leading to Selected Text in Adobe InDesign

Step1
Highlight the text you want to change using the Type tool.
Step2
Select the Leading menu from either the Character or Control palette.
Step3
Enter the value you want to apply to the text.

Tips & Warnings

  • Choose Auto under the Leading menu to let InDesign select the value.
  • Be aware that the instructions may vary depending on which version of InDesign you are using or with Mac OS.

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