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You could use a paragraph break, or you could add leading space or ending space to your paragraphs, which would automatically space them more without the use of the Return/Enter key.
Usually there is a double space between paragraphs.
There are typically one space between paragraphs in most writing styles, but some style guides recommend using no space between paragraphs. Ultimately, the choice of how many spaces to use between paragraphs depends on the writing style you are following or your personal preference.
Line spacing is the spacing between two consecutive lines when you do NOT press the enter key. paragraph spacing is the space between two lines when you DO press the enter key. Line spacing<Para Spacing
An <Enter> by itself produces a Carriage Return, the combination <Shift> <Enter> creates a Line Feed. Both are a little different. I use Line Feed especially when I am editing bullets and I want text to appear on a new line without starting a new bullet item.
single space within a paragraph and double space between paragraphs.
Space between paragraphs and double spaced have nothing to do with each other. Double spaced is the space between lines WITHIN a paragraph, while spaces between paragraphs are controlled by the Before and After settings in the Paragraphs dialog box. In Word 2007 go to the Home tab, Paragraph group, and click the little launcher button in the bottom right of the Paragraph group. The Line Spacing settings, as well as the Before and After settings are at the bottom of that dialog.
Yes, by default Word 2010 uses a space equivalent to one line (about 12 points) between paragraphs.
Change the before paragraph spacing for the second paragraph
Extra spaces between paragraphs are not required in academic writing unless specified by an instructor or formatting guidelines. Typically, a single space between paragraphs is sufficient to indicate a new paragraph. Make sure to follow the specific formatting requirements of the paper or style guide being used.
The enter key will further a page if the appropriate link/hyperlink is available, or drop down to the next line. The tab key will either jump from one text-box to another, or create a large space for indenting paragraphs.
Single-spacing within a paragraph means there is no additional space between lines of text. Double-spacing between paragraphs refers to leaving two line spaces between each paragraph to clearly separate them visually. This format gives a clean and organized appearance to the document or text.