How to remove spacing before/after/between paragraphs in Word?
Excessive or inconsistent spacing before, after, or between paragraphs can sometimes detract from the overall appearance of your document. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to remove these spaces from a Word document.
Remove paragraph spacing using line and paragraph spacing function
Remove paragraph spacing using Kutools for Word
Remove paragraph spacing using line and paragraph spacing function
In Word, you can easily remove space before or after a paragraph by using the options in the Line and Paragraph Spacing drop-down list.
- Select the content where you want to remove spacing, then click "Home" > "Line and Paragraph Spacing" to open the drop-down list.
- Select either "Remove Space Before Paragraph" or "Remove Space After Paragraph" depending on your needs.
Remove paragraph spacing using Kutools for Word
With Word's default method, removing both space before and after paragraphs requires selecting the options one by one. Kutools for Word simplifies this process, allowing you to remove spaces before and/or after paragraphs quickly with just one click.
- After installing "Kutools for Word", select the content from which you want to remove spacing.
- Click "Kutools" > "Paragraph Spacing" to display the drop-down menu. Then, choose an option as needed.
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