How to Type with No Spacing

Most word processing programs allow you to regulate the spacing between lines.

Crafting custom letters and documents is one of the major benefits word processing software programs provide. For work or school projects, employers or instructors will often ask you to format a document within detailed parameters, including specific line spacing requirements. Depending on the capabilities of the specific software, most word processing programs will allow you to change line spacing settings so you will be able to type with no spacing between lines. (See Reference 1 and for all steps.)

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Word processing software

Instructions

1. Locate the "page layout," "page setup" or "page format" function on the word processing program's menu tabs. Depending on the specific word processing program, the tab may be on the main menu or as a sub tab on the drop down "file" or "format" menu tabs.

2. Click on the "line spacing" or "spacing" tab. Depending on the program, set the line spacing to "single" or "0," which will both result in formatting the document with no spacing between lines. Click "OK" if so indicated.

3. Type at least two sentences in the word processor to confirm the line spacing is correctly set for single spacing. If the spacing is not correct, recheck the line settings.

Tips & Warnings

• On some word processing programs, the spacing function may be located on the "paragraph" tab.

References

• "Microsoft Word"; Microsoft Corporation; 2010
• "Star Writer"; Oracle Open Office; 2002

Resources

• Microsoft: Default Line Spacing