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Apparently some people have been having problems with the latest version of Microsoft Word, specifically the issue of default double spacing that some users do not want for certain types of documents. This brief tutorial by Sarah Borroum will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to fix that particular problem.

If you’ve upgraded to Microsoft Word 2007, you’ve probably noticed that by default, the documents have double spacing between paragraphs. This layout annoys many users because it’s different and, for some types of documents, unprofessional.

Instead of changing the formatting for every document, you can easily – and quickly – change the Word layout. A couple of moments with your mouse will eliminate that awkward double spacing for every document you create. Here’s how to make that happen.

• Open MS Word.
• Look for the white squares at the top-right side of your screen. Make sure that you’re in the “Home” tab if you don’t see them. These are your default layouts, which you’ll be changing to better suit your needs.
• Right-click on the very first box – the one marked “Normal.”
• Left-click on “Modify.”
• Find the drop-down menu on the bottom-left side of the box. This menu is labeled “Format.”
• Left-click on this menu, then left-click on “Paragraph.”
• Another box will pop up. Near the middle, you will see a section marked “Spacing.” Look for the option called “Don’t add space between paragraphs of the same style.” Check this box.
• Save the changes by clicking “OK” to exit the boxes.

Now, your paragraphs won’t be double spaced unless you intentionally format them this way. Instead, the new version of this word processor will format your documents as older versions did.

Remember, though, that you can modify the default formatting options any time you want. Just right-click on the particular format you’d like to change, alter the options, and save your changes.