If you want a quick way to perform this task, here’s a shortcut you can use to double space in MS Word:
The keyboard shortcut to double space in Word is Ctrl+2
To use this shortcut to double space in Microsoft Word, before pressing Ctrl+2, highlight the entire document by pressing CTRL+A if you want the double space to apply to the whole document, or select only the paragraph or paragraphs which you want the double space command to apply to.
Related link: How to single space in Word
This is so far the easiest way to get the job done. However, Below are the details if you don’t mine.
You may need to double space your project in order to improve readability. Or to conform to your project’s requirements.
For instance, most business letters use single space or limited amount of space between lines, whereas most academic reports require double-spaced formatting.
Below are the steps to get the job done:
- Highlight the paragraph or paragraph you wish to double-space.
If it is the whole Word document you want to double space, press Ctrl+A to highlight everything. However, if it is part of the document, highlight only the section you wish to double space.
- After selecting the section you wish to double space, press Ctrl+2. This is the shortcut to double-spacing in Word.
- Alternatively, go to the Home tab, in the
P aragraph group, click on the line and paragraph spacing and select 2.0.
After applying these steps, you’ll notice that the space between the lines has gotten wider.