Usually there is a double space between paragraphs.
it's showing a switch in setting.
That depends on how the instructor wishes the report to be headed. Sometimes, there are spaces between paragraphs, while other times, there are not.
Paragraphs in memos and letters are typically typed with a block format, where each paragraph is aligned to the left margin without indentation. Double spacing is usually used between paragraphs to make them easier to read and distinguish from each other. Additionally, a blank line is often inserted between paragraphs to further separate them visually.
Transitions between paragraphs
The Enter Key.
One line.
A short essay is about 2-3 paragraphs, while a long essay is at least 5 paragraphs.
In Word, there are two types of spacing: line spacing and paragraph spacing. Both are attributes of paragraph formatting that can be configured via the Paragraph dialog,[1]but they work differently. Line spacing affects the distance between lines of text within a paragraph, and paragraph spacing affects the distance (i.e., the white 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.
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.
Change the before paragraph spacing for the second paragraph
Yes, by default Word 2010 uses a space equivalent to one line (about 12 points) between paragraphs.