How do I Double-Space the lines in a Microsoft Word document?

Double-spacing lines in Microsoft Word can make text easier to read. These steps will guide you through the process to do so.

Prerequisites

Microsoft Word

Quickly double-space your entire document using the Paragraph Spacing button on the Design tab.

Step 1

Click Design > Paragraph Spacing.

Step 2

Choose Double.

Paragraph Spacing menu

This overrides the settings of the style set you’re currently using. If you decide later that you’d like to return to the original settings, click Design > Paragraph Spacing again and choose the option under Style Set. The option may be Default, as shown above, or it will show the name of style set you’re currently using.

Double-space part of a document

To double-space only part of a document:

Step 1

Select the paragraphs you want to change.

Step 2

On the Home tab, click the Line and Paragraph Spacing button.

Step 3

Choose 2.0.

Screenshot of the Home tab in Word, showing the Line and Paragraph Spacing menu.