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Knowledge Base - Change the spacing default in Word 2008

by Monica Brainard

09/29/2008 (Software)

Word 2008 spacing "after" a paragraph to 10pts by default. To remedy this:

1. Open Word

2. Go to Format > Styles

3. Highlight Normal in the Styles selection window, then press Modify.

4. In the new window change the After setting to 0.

5. Click the OK twice to close windows, then press Apply in the main Style window.

8. Quit Word and re-open.