How to double space in Google Docs

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Double spacing in Google Docs enhances readability and helps meet formatting requirements for various documents. Whether working on essays, reports, or notes, adjusting spacing creates a cleaner and more organized layout.

To begin, open your document and highlight the text you want to double space. Then, click Format in the top menu, navigate to Line & paragraph spacing, and select Double. This instantly applies double spacing to the selected text.

If you want to double space the entire document, press Ctrl + A (Windows/ChromeOS) or Command + A (Mac) to highlight all text before changing the spacing.

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For an even faster method, use the Google Docs toolbar. Click the Line spacing icon (three horizontal lines with an arrow) and choose Double from the dropdown menu. This allows you to change spacing with just one click.

On the Google Docs mobile app, the process is slightly different. First, tap the pencil icon to enter editing mode. Then, select the text, tap the formatting menu (A icon), choose Paragraph, and adjust the line spacing to 2.0. This method ensures you can format your document properly even when using a mobile device.

Double spacing is particularly useful for essays, reports, and other documents requiring extra space for comments or edits. By using these simple steps, you can quickly format your document to meet any spacing requirements.

How to double space in Google Docs

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