Why is there extra space between lines in Word?

If your document has too much space between the lines, make it look the way you want. Select the paragraph you want to change, or press Ctrl+A to select all text. Go to Home > Line and Paragraph Spacing. For more exact spacing, select Line Spacing Options, and make changes under Spacing.

How do I remove extra spaces between words in a Word document?

Change the spacing between charactersSelect the text that you want to change.On the Home tab, click the Font Dialog Box Launcher, and then click the Advanced tab. In the Spacing box, click Expanded or Condensed, and then specify how much space you want in the By box.

How do I get rid of extra lines in Word?

Make sure the “Home” tab is active. If not, click the “Home” tab on the ribbon. In the “Paragraph” section of the “Home” tab, click the down arrow on the right side of the “Borders” button and select “No Border” from the drop-down menu. This removes the line from below the paragraph in which you placed the cursor.