To change the spacing between selected paragraphs, use the spacing options on the Page Layout tab:

  1. Select the paragraphs you want to change.

  2. Click the Page Layout tab, and under Spacing, in the Before and After boxes, click the up or down arrows to adjust the distance before or after each paragraph:

    Paragraph spacing boxes

Tip:  You can also type a number directly in the Before or After boxes.

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