The vertical space between paragraphs is called ____ spacing.
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Line Spacing Line spacing is the distance between lines of text. Loose line spacing can make text much more readable, while tight line spacing can fit more text in a space.  Practice QuestionParagraph Dialog Box: Line Spacing Open the paragraph dialog box by clicking the small arrow icon in the bottom-right corner of the Paragraph group. Paragraph Spacing You may have noticed that by default, Word adds a space between each paragraph. You can change the size of that space or eliminate it completely by changing the paragraph spacing. There is an
option to Add Space Before Paragraph or Remove Space After Paragraph in the line spacing menu. Paragraph Dialog Box: Paragraph Spacing Open the paragraph dialog box by clicking the small arrow icon in the bottom-right corner of the Paragraph group. Practice QuestionCheck Your Understanding Answer the question(s) below to see how well you understand the topics covered in the previous section. This short
quiz does not count toward your grade in the class, and you can retake it an unlimited number of times. Licenses and AttributionsWhat is the vertical spacing between the paragraphs called?Line spacing determines the amount of vertical space between lines of text in a paragraph.
What is vertical spacing called?Vertical Spacing
In print design language, the vertical space between lines of text is known as leading (pronounced to rhyme with “bedding”). This term comes from the early days of letterpress when blank strips of lead were used to separate lines of metal type.
What is the spacing between paragraphs?A space equal to 50–100% of the body text size will usually suffice. The larger the point size, the more space you'll need between paragraphs to make a visible difference.
What are the 4 types of spacing?Generally, you can choose between four types of line spacing in Word: single spacing; 1.5 times spacing; double spacing or a custom amount, in which the numbers refer to the size of the space, relative to the size of a line.
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