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Tech # How to Double Space in Google Docs: Easy Steps Guide

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by single-spacing in Google Docs, doubling the space between lines can make your document easier to read and more visually appealing. Here's how to…

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February 11, 2026•2 min read

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by single-spacing in Google Docs, doubling the space between lines can make your document easier to read and more visually appealing. Here’s how to double space in Google Docs:

## How to Double Space in Google Docs

### On Your Computer:

**Select your text**

Highlight the portion of your document you want to double-space. Skip this step if you want the whole document changed.

![select text in google docs.](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/uploads/select-text.png "How to Double Space in Google Docs: Easy Steps Guide 2")

**Open the “Format” menu**

Look at the top of your screen and click on “Format.” Then, choose “Line & paragraph spacing.”

![Open the “Format” menu](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/uploads/open-format-menu-google-docs.png "How to Double Space in Google Docs: Easy Steps Guide 3")

**Choose double spacing**

A menu will appear with spacing options. Select “Double” to instantly add extra space between your lines.

![Choose double spacing](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/uploads/choose-double-spacing.png "How to Double Space in Google Docs: Easy Steps Guide 4")

## Customize spacing

For more control, click on “Custom spacing” in the same menu. Here, you can adjust the space before and after paragraphs.

![Customize spacing](https://simplyirfan.com/wp-content/uploads/customize-spacing.png "How to Double Space in Google Docs: Easy Steps Guide 5")

### On Your Mobile Device:

1. **Open the document** Launch the Google Docs app and open your file.
2. **Select your text (optional)** Tap and hold a word, then drag to highlight the text you want to double-space. If you want the entire document, skip this step.
3. **Tap the “Format” icon** Look for the icon that looks like a capital “A” with lines beneath it, located at the bottom.
4. **Choose “Paragraph”** In the menu that pops up, tap “Paragraph.”
5. **Adjust line spacing** Find the “Line spacing” section and tap the up arrow until it reads “2.0” for double spacing.

Also Read: [How to Strikethrough on Google docs to Cross Out Text](https://simplyirfan.com/how-to-strikethrough-on-google-docs-to-cross-out-text/)

### Bonus Tips:

**Keyboard shortcuts**

On a computer, press **Ctrl + 2** (Windows) or **Cmd + 2** (Mac) to quickly apply double spacing.

**Double-space the entire document**

To apply double spacing to the whole document, open “Format,” then “Line & paragraph spacing,” and click “Double.” You can also go to “Edit” and choose “Select All” to highlight everything.

### Conclusion

Doubling the line spacing in Google Docs is simple but makes a big difference in readability. This small adjustment helps make your document look cleaner and easier to navigate for both you and your readers.

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