WPS Spacing and Line Height helps you adjust line spacing and paragraph spacing in documents on macOS; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Spacing and Line Height is a document formatting feature in WPS that helps you adjust the distance between lines in a paragraph and the space before and after paragraphs.
Core capabilities include:
- Apply preset line spacing for common document layouts.
- Use detailed paragraph settings for single, 1.5, double, at least, exactly, and multiple spacing.
- Adjust paragraph spacing before and after a paragraph for clearer structure.
This feature is useful for document formatting, paragraph spacing control, and line spacing adjustment in reports, study notes, business documents, and other text-heavy files.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | WPS Office running on a macOS device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the Home tab and Paragraph settings are fully available |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local document formatting |
| Other | You need an editable text document and the target paragraph selected before applying changes |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office on your Mac before using Spacing and Line Height.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Writer and confirm that line spacing or paragraph controls are available on the Home tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you apply preset line spacing from the Home tab and use the Paragraph dialog for at least, exactly, multiple spacing, plus spacing before and after paragraphs. | Word lets you change line spacing from Home > Line and Paragraph Spacing and adjust Before and After values in the Paragraph dialog. | Google Docs lets you change line and paragraph spacing from the toolbar or the Format menu, including custom spacing before and after paragraphs. | Notion provides page styling options such as font, size, page width, and small text, but its help page does not describe traditional numeric line spacing or paragraph spacing controls. | Acrobat lets you edit PDF text and adjust line spacing and paragraph spacing after while working inside a PDF. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It combines preset spacing, detailed paragraph controls, and paragraph before/after spacing in a standard document editing workflow. | Compared with WPS: It also offers full paragraph spacing controls, but related options can be split across Home, Design, and the Paragraph dialog. | Compared with WPS: It supports custom spacing, but the workflow is centered on an online editor toolbar and menu structure. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on page styling and block-based content organization than traditional paragraph spacing control. | Compared with WPS: It is more focused on editing finished PDFs than ongoing word-processing layout work. |
| Official Source | — | Change the line spacing in Word | Change how paragraphs and fonts look | Style and customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
For everyday document formatting, WPS provides direct access to both quick spacing presets and more detailed paragraph controls. Google Docs, Notion, and Adobe Acrobat cover related needs in online editing, page styling, or PDF editing, but their focus differs from standard word-processing layout work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improve reading comfort | Students, editors | Lines look too dense | Apply 1.25x, 1.5x, or other spacing for easier reading |
| 2 | Clarify paragraph structure | Office users | Paragraphs blend together | Add space before or after paragraphs |
| 3 | Control fixed layout | Layout-focused users | A stable line height is required | Use Exactly or At Least in the Paragraph dialog |
| 4 | Standardize team documents | Team document owners | Formatting becomes inconsistent after edits | Select paragraphs and apply unified spacing settings |
| 5 | Use custom spacing values | Report and paper writers | A non-preset value such as 1.25x is needed | Use Multiple spacing and enter a custom value |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Spacing and line height adjustment | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic Office document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Depends on the current account plan | Includes more advanced features and extended services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document formatting and basic editing | Free | This feature is available directly for regular layout work |
| Broader advanced feature needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced tools and extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page