changing the spacing from automatic double space to single

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  donnalthomas · Member · Nov 22, 2016 at 12:18 am

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  Hello,
  When I press return while I am writing a blog in the paragraph area, it always double spaces. I can’t single space unless I type to the end of the line and keep typing. Then it will single space.

  My question is:
  Can it default to single space when I press return instead of automatically double spacing?

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  siobhyb · Member · Nov 22, 2016 at 11:34 am

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  Hi Donna,

  Pressing the Return key by itself results in what’s known as a hard return. Hard returns are intended to be used at the end of a paragraph, when you want to start a new one. They therefore result in the double spacing you noticed.

  A soft return are intended for use at times when you simply want to start a new line, with a single space. Pressing Shift + Return at the same time on your keyboard will result in a soft return. :)

  Let me know if hitting Shift + Return results in what you’re after or if you have further questions on the above.