(Updated: 30 December 2020, with ability to copy spaces at the end)
- Can I Insert A Half Space Between Characters In Word Documents
- How To Add Space Between Lines In Word
Character spacing You can change the spacing between characters (also known as 'letter spacing') in a block of text. For example, fully justifying a block of text may insert too much space between characters, which creates a visual imbalance. To improve readability, you can decrease the character spacing.
Sometimes, when working on an awards package or evaluation, you just need one more space to fit a word that will make a bullet come together…well my awesome admin taught me there is a way to make this happen that feels like magic. In fact, one of my friends asked me if this was some “Swordfish hacker voodoo”.
Changing Character Spacing. Kerning is the amount of space between each individual character that you type. Sometimes the space between two characters is larger than others, which makes the word look uneven. You can use the Font dialog box to change the kerning setting for selected characters. If you use a 'non-breaking space (CTRL+SHIFT+Spacebar), there will only be the space of a normal single space between the words where you use that key combination and the space between the otherwords will be increase to maintain the justification. With the non-printing characters displayed, the ° indicates the non-breaking space. Unlike simple space that moves the single character to the next line, it can move the entire word to the next line, even if you place insert cursor inside the word and then insert the hard space. The following screenshots show the difference between simple space and non-breaking space. Non-breaking Space. I want to see if I can insert half a space instead of a 'whole' space between words in Microsoft word. In the Insert Symbol dialog, you'll find an 'en space' character at Unicode number 2002. There is no shortcut key assigned to it by default, but you can assign one by clicking the Shortcut Key button in the dialog.
Typically, this calls for an overhaul of the bullet to try and get that extra space. However, there is an easy fix.
Can I Insert A Half Space Between Characters In Word Documents
1. Open Microsoft Word or a new email in Outlook.
2. Type “2009”
3. Highlight “2009”, and press “Alt” and “X” key at the same time. 2009 will disappear and a blank space will be left. This appears to be half of a typical blank space.
4. Next, press “Ctrl” and “C” at the same time.
5. Open the awards package or evaluation, and highlight a blank space and press “Ctrl” and “V” at the same time and watch the space shrink.6. Repeat this for each blank space until to reach your desired effect is reached.
I was able to work in my ‘s’ and realized I forgot the ‘r’ in “instr” needed to meet the requirements of my wing writing guide. Most of the time it will free enough space for two lowercase letters. I just learned this trick before the TSgt SCOD and it has saved the day on almost every EPR I have reviewed/written.
Here are some additional shortcuts you can employ using the same method as above for varied space sizes (You can copy the space between the “” for those with Macs):
How To Add Space Between Lines In Word
2001 (creates a XXL space) – “ ”
2003 (creates a very large space) – “ ”
2000 (large space) – “ ”
2004 (larger than normal space) – “ ”
2008 (slightly smaller than normal) – “ ”
2009 (smaller) – “ ”
200A (very small) – “ ”