Remove extra space after paragraphs in Word using Kutools AI

Extra spacing after paragraphs is one of the most common formatting issues users face in Word. These unwanted spaces often appear after pasted content, document merges, or inconsistent manual formatting. They can make your document look uneven, increase page count, and disrupt professional layout.

Kutools for Word simplifies this task with its AI-powered Chat feature. Instead of manually adjusting paragraph settings or hunting for inconsistent spacing, you can simply describe what you want fixed. Kutools AI interprets your request, identifies the correct formatting tools, and applies precise adjustments - all while protecting surrounding formatting. The tutorial below shows you how to quickly remove extra spacing after paragraphs using Kutools AI.

Step-by-step guide to remove extra space after paragraphs using Kutools for Word

1. Open your document, then go to the Kutools tab and choose AI > AI Utilities. This opens the Kutools AI Utilities pane on the right side of your screen.

   

2. Select the Chat tab and describe what you want the AI to correct. Examples of helpful instructions include:
   • “Remove extra spacing after paragraphs in this document.”
   • “Remove extra spacing after the paragraphs in the current selection.” (Make sure the paragraphs you want to update are selected before submitting your request.)
   And click the Send button (or press Enter).

   

3. Kutools AI reviews your message and suggests the appropriate formatting tool, e.g., Remove Spacing after Paragraph, and shows buttons such as Execute and Abandon.

   

4. Click Execute to let Kutools apply the recommended correction. The spacing after the affected paragraphs will be cleared instantly.