Double Space a Whole Document in Microsoft Word

Here’s how to double space your Microsoft Word document and get some extra space between all those words in Microsoft 2019, 2016, and 2013.

Double Space a Whole Document in MS Word 2010

For 2010 version of Word, this process differs slightly. This process double spaces your entire document. If the double spacing is more white space than you’re looking for, set the spacing at 1.15 or 1.5 lines, or create custom spacing that meets your needs. Editing the document spacing at this level preserves the text format types throughout the document, which is especially important when working with a large file.

Double Space a Selection in a Word Document

There are two ways to change the spacing for a subset of a document. You can either change the spacing by using the right-click menu or the line spacing option on the Ribbon. See both processes below.

Double Space Via Right-Click Menu

Double Space Via the Ribbon

The other way to double space a selection in Word 2013 and later is by using the Home Ribbon. Below are the steps to accomplish this.

Double Space a Selection in MS Word 2010

To double space a selection in Microsoft Word 2010, you follow a similar process. See the steps below.