Unable to type without spaces between lines in Microsoft 365 Word document on Mac Mini

I’m trying to type a word document on my new MacMini and it won’t let me type where there are no spaces between lines. I need no spaces between lines. What should I do?


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Original Title: Microsoft 365 word document

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Posted on Sep 25, 2025 12:47 PM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2025 3:01 AM

You're experiencing an issue with line spacing or paragraph spacing in Microsoft Word on your Mac Mini. To remove extra space between lines or paragraphs so you can type continuously without gaps, follow these steps:


Adjust Line Spacing:

1. Select the text or place your cursor where you want to type.

2. Go to the Format menu at the top, then choose Paragraph.

3. In the Paragraph settings window:

  • Look for Line spacing.
  • Set it to Single.
  • Make sure Before and After spacing are set to 0 pt.

4. Click OK.

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Oct 13, 2025 3:01 AM in response to Needshelpword

You're experiencing an issue with line spacing or paragraph spacing in Microsoft Word on your Mac Mini. To remove extra space between lines or paragraphs so you can type continuously without gaps, follow these steps:


Adjust Line Spacing:

1. Select the text or place your cursor where you want to type.

2. Go to the Format menu at the top, then choose Paragraph.

3. In the Paragraph settings window:

  • Look for Line spacing.
  • Set it to Single.
  • Make sure Before and After spacing are set to 0 pt.

4. Click OK.

Sep 25, 2025 1:03 PM in response to Needshelpword

Your footer shows an iPad and your text references an iPad, and your question involves a third-party service.


I’ll reference both Mac and iPad resources below.


See if Apple Pages works better here. It’s free, and can read and write most Office documents.


Pages in the Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pages/id409201541?mt=12


Pages in the iPad App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pages/id361309726


If you need help with Microsoft apps and services, you can use the Microsoft forums, or can contact Microsoft Support. Check first for any app updates, then check with Microsoft. Here are the Microsoft forums:


https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/category/microsoft365

Unable to type without spaces between lines in Microsoft 365 Word document on Mac Mini

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