Spacing – Microsoft Word Shortcuts
99 Word Shortcuts for PC and Mac
So you think you’re fancy, huh? Just because you know how to copy and paste without the click of the mouse in Word. Well, get ready to be even fancier (and more productive) because we’ve curated 99 of the best Word keyboard shortcuts.
Spacing
Spacing your Word document to your exact specifications through formatting menus can be time consuming. Take advantage of these shortcuts to add various forms of spacing to your text that offer both aesthetic and organizational value.
| Shortcut | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Set line spacing to single This shortcut reverts your text to the normally-applied single line spacing. Keep in mind you must have the text selected first before applying this shortcut. | Ctrl 1 | ⌘ 1 |
| Set line spacing to 1.5 This shortcut reverts your text to 1.5x normal line spacing. Keep in mind you must have the text selected first before applying this shortcut. | Ctrl 5 | ⌘ 5 |
| Set line spacing to double This shortcut reverts your text to double line spacing. Keep in mind you must have the text selected first before applying this shortcut. | Ctrl 2 | ⌘ 2 |
| Toggle line space between paragraphs Some documents require a line of space between each paragraph that remains empty consistently, and others do not. Use this shortcut to either add or remove this line in between the paragraph you have selected. | Ctrl 0 | ⌘ 0 |