Knowing how to create triple spacing is important for formatting your chapter titles, headings, tables, and figures. First level headings are centered and underlined with triple spacing above and below the heading; second level headings are on the left margin, underlined, with triple spacing above and double spacing below; and third level headings are indented, underlined with text continuing on the same line as the heading and triple spacing above. Tables and figures should be separated from paragraph text with triple spacing above and below.

Please note that the final results of your formatting need to conform to formatting guidelines; you are responsible for making appropriate Paragraph and Line Spacing settings to produce the correct double/triple spacing outcomes.

Double Spacing Examples

Image of three different examples of double spacing.

In Microsoft Word: For double-spaced lines, under the Paragraph setting, set your Line Spacing to 2.0 (or "Double") and set the spacing before and after to 0 points.

Triple Spacing Examples

Image of three different examples of triple spacing.

In Microsoft Work: If you need to add a triple space somewhere, click a line above or below and adjust the Paragraph setting. If your paragraph Line Spacing is set to 1.0 (or "Single"), you will likely need to add 24 points before and/or after. If your paragraph Line Spacing is set to 2.0 (or "Double"), you will likely need to add 12 points before and/or after. Make sure this spacing does not carry through to the rest of your paragraphs!

Additional Examples and Help

For even more examples and help, see our Double vs. Triple Spacing (PDF).

Additionally, watch the Double vs. Triple Spacing tutorial video: