How do I get MSWord to automatically double-space my lines?

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Angel

I am typing a paper, and it is required to have double-spaced lines. I was
told that I could get MSWord to do that automatically, but I can't figure out
how. Can anyone help me?
 
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Suzanne S. Barnhill

Press Ctrl+2 or go to Format | Paragraph and set line spacing to Double.
Note, however, that if you're using a large font size, "double" spacing will
appear very spacey. Even for 12-pt text, I prefer to use Exactly 24-pt line
spacing, the equivalent of double spacing (3 lpi) on a typewriter.
 
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Jay Freedman

I am typing a paper, and it is required to have double-spaced lines. I was
told that I could get MSWord to do that automatically, but I can't figure out
how. Can anyone help me?
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Use the style dropdown on the Formatting toolbar to apply the style
named Body Text 2. It's a built-in style with double line spacing.

For once-in-a-while double spacing, you can go to the Format >
Paragraph dialog and set the Line Spacing dropdown to Double. The
keyboard shortcut for that is Ctrl+2 (that is, hold the Ctrl key while
you press the 2 key).
 
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