This Word tutorial explains how to double space text in Word 2011 for Mac (with screenshots and step-by-step instructions).
The steps to enable double spacing in Microsoft Word differ slightly between versions. Consequently, you may need to use some intuition to adapt them for older versions. To proceed, decide which situation applies to you, then follow the steps in that section.
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Question: In Word 2011 for Mac, how do I double space text in a document?
How Do You Double Space On Microsoft Word For Mac 2011
Answer:Select the text that you'd like to double space. Then select the Home tab in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Then click on the Line Spacing button in the Paragraph group. Select 2.0 from the popup menu.
Now when you view your document, the text should be double spaced.