Line and paragraph spacing issues in Mentur

What we found

This paragraph does not have the expected space between lines. Line spacing controls the distance between lines in one paragraph, while space before and after adds distance between paragraphs. These are separate Word settings and can accumulate, so text may look too far apart even when the line spacing itself is double.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Incorrect paragraph line spacing” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Set the paragraph to 2.0 line spacing. In Word, select it and choose Home > Line and Paragraph Spacing > 2.0. First verify the applicable exception for table bodies, text inside figure images, automatic footnotes, or spacing around displayed equations.
3. 3Check another paragraph or page that uses the same style. If the change came from a Word style, confirm that it did not alter valid exceptions elsewhere in the paper.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Section 2.21: double-space the paper except for explicitly listed exceptions.

What we found

This paragraph has more vertical space than needed. Line spacing controls the distance between lines in one paragraph, while space before and after adds distance between paragraphs. These are separate Word settings and can accumulate, so text may look too far apart even when the line spacing itself is double.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Extra space between paragraphs” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2To fix all occurrences at once in Word, select the entire document (Ctrl+A on Windows or Cmd+A on Mac) and open Paragraph > Spacing. Set Before and After to 0 pt and keep double line spacing. Review intentional blank lines on the title page and permitted separation next to tables, figures, or displayed formulas separately.
3. 3Check another paragraph or page that uses the same style. If the change came from a Word style, confirm that it did not alter valid exceptions elsewhere in the paper.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Section 2.21: use double line spacing without additional space between ordinary paragraphs. Prescribed separation on the title page and around tables, figures, and certain displayed formulas is evaluated in context.

What we found

We could not confirm the paragraph’s effective line spacing. The value may come from a style, so check the visible result and set it explicitly when needed. Line spacing controls the distance between lines in one paragraph, while space before and after adds distance between paragraphs. These are separate Word settings and can accumulate, so text may look too far apart even when the line spacing itself is double.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Line spacing cannot be verified” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Check the paragraph and, if its line spacing is not double or cannot be identified, set it to 2.0. In Word, select the paragraph and choose Home > Line and Paragraph Spacing > 2.0.
3. 3Check another paragraph or page that uses the same style. If the change came from a Word style, confirm that it did not alter valid exceptions elsewhere in the paper.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Section 2.21: double-space the paper except for specific documented exceptions.

What we found

This heading does not have the expected space between lines. Line spacing controls the distance between lines in one paragraph, while space before and after adds distance between paragraphs. These are separate Word settings and can accumulate, so text may look too far apart even when the line spacing itself is double.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Heading line spacing needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Set the heading to 2.0 line spacing and set paragraph spacing Before and After to 0 pt.
3. 3Check another paragraph or page that uses the same style. If the change came from a Word style, confirm that it did not alter valid exceptions elsewhere in the paper.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Section 2.21: double-space headings and do not add extra spacing before or after them.