Line Spacing in PowerPoint – Basics Explained

Line spacing in PowerPoint allows you to adjust the space between two lines within a paragraph or the space between two paragraphs in a text box.

By default, PowerPoint provides 5 line spacing options. However, you also get an option to add custom line spacing in PowerPoint.

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How to Access the Line Spacing Options in PowerPoint?

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Step-3:

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Standard Line Spacing Options

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The Default “2.0” Line Spacing Option

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