Change character spacing in Word - Here's how
Whether for housework or a birthday card - in Word you can change the character spacing at any time. We'll show you where to find the options.
Word: Set the character spacing
- Start Word and open the desired text document.
- In the "Start" tab in the "Font" section, click on the small arrow at the bottom right (see illustration).
- In the new window, switch to the "Character spacing" tab.
- Use the "Scale" option to enlarge your text by the specified percentage. With "Distance" you can choose between "Extended" and "Narrow". Depending on the selection, you increase or decrease the character spacing.
- Now enter the desired distance in pixels in the input field next to the selected option. At the bottom of the window you can see in the preview how your text will look later.
- Finally confirm the changes with "OK".
This practical tip refers to Word 2010. In addition to the character spacing, you can also change the line spacing and adjust the page margins. You will also find tips on how to format your homework with Word in another practical tip.