Using the Line and Paragraph Spacing Icon in the Toolbar
Simplest method.
Highlight the text you want to double-space.
Click on the line and paragraph spacing icon in the toolbar.
It looks something like this …
Then select “Double“, from the options.
You can apply this to the whole text by highlighting everything.
(Press Ctrl + A) and then follow the same steps as before.
And the result:
Via The Format Menu
The same thing can be achieved via the “Format“ menu.
Doubles the space between lines.
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And, the other options?
What’s custom spacing?
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Lets you set custom line and paragraph spacing, so you’re not stuck with the default options.
You can do 4X, 8X … or whatever.
On Mobile Devices
Here is how to double space in the Google Docs app.
(Either Android or IOS).
First Open the file you need to edit and turn off viewing mode.
Next, select the text you want to edit.
Tap on the Format Icon.
(Resembling a capital “A” with lines next to it).
Scroll down a bit until you find the “Line Spacing” option.
You can make changes from there.
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FAQs
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Can I set double spacing as the default for all new documents?
Yes, you can set double spacing as the default for new documents. To do this, highlight the text with the desired formatting, go to “Format” > “Paragraph styles” > “Normal text” and select “Update ‘Normal text’ to match.” Then, go to “Format” > “Paragraph styles” > “Options” and choose “Save as my default styles”.
Is custom spacing available on mobile devices?
No, custom spacing is not available on mobile devices. On Android and iOS, you can only choose predefined line spacing options, such as double spacing, but cannot set custom values.
Can I add or remove space before and after paragraphs?
Yes, you can add or remove space before and after paragraphs. Select the paragraphs you want to adjust, click the “Line & Paragraph Spacing” button, and choose “Add Space Before Paragraph” or “Remove Space After Paragraph” as needed.
Summary
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