Double spacing makes documents easier to read and is often required for school assignments, essays, and professional writing. Google Docs provides simple tools to apply double spacing on Windows, Mac, mobile phones, iPads, and even Android tablets.

In this tutorial, you will learn step-by-step how to double space in Google Docs on every device. We’ll also cover spacing inside paragraphs, formatting tips, and mobile instructions.

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✅ What Is Double Spacing in Google Docs?

Double spacing means adding extra vertical space between each line of text.
Benefits include:

• Better readability
• Cleaner formatting
• Required for MLA, APA, school essays
• Makes editing easier

🔹 How to Double Space in Google Docs (Desktop – Windows & Mac)

Step-by-Step:

1. Open your Google Docs document.
2. Select the text you want to format.
3. Go to Format from the top menu.
4. Click Line & Paragraph Spacing.
5. Select Double.

This works the same on Windows and Mac, so it also answers:
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on Mac

🔹 How to Double Space in Google Docs Mobile (Android & iPhone)

If you’re using the Google Docs mobile app, follow these steps:

Steps (Android & iPhone):

1. Open your document in the Google Docs app.
2. Tap the edit icon (pencil).
3. Select the text.
4. Tap the A icon at the top.
5. Go to Paragraph section.
6. Under Line Spacing, choose 2.

This solves:
✔ how to double space in Google Docs mobile
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on iPhone

🔹 How to Double Space in Google Docs on iPad

The iPad Google Docs interface is slightly larger but similar to mobile.

Steps:

1. Open Google Docs on iPad.
2. Select text → tap the A icon.
3. Open Paragraph.
4. Choose 2 under Line spacing.

This answers:
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on iPad

🔹 How to Double Space in Google Docs on Tablet (Android/ChromeOS)

On a tablet, the user interface appears like a mix of mobile and desktop.

Steps:

1. Open Google Docs using the app or browser.
2. Select your text.
3. Tap Format (A icon).
4. Choose Paragraph → Line Spacing → 2.

This solves:
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on tablet

🔹 How to Set Double Spacing as Default in Google Docs

If you want all new documents to use double spacing automatically:

1. Highlight any text.
2. Click Format → Paragraph Styles → Normal Text.
3. Choose Update ‘Normal Text’ to match.
4. Now open the menu again and click:
   Options → Save as my default styles

🔹 How to Double Space Only Specific Paragraphs

1. Select the paragraph(s).
2. Go to Format → Line & Paragraph Spacing.
3. Tap Double.

This is useful when formatting essays and research papers.

⭐ Conclusion

Double spacing in Google Docs is extremely simple and can be done on any device—Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad, or tablets. Whether you’re formatting an assignment or preparing a professional document, Google Docs provides clear options to set spacing exactly the way you need.

Now you know:

✔ how to double space in Google Docs mobile
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on iPad
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on iPhone
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on tablet
✔ how to double space in Google Docs on Mac

❓ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Why can’t I find double spacing in Google Docs?

Make sure you are in editing mode and using the Format menu (desktop) or A icon → Paragraph (mobile).

2. Is double spacing required for school essays?

Yes, most schools follow MLA or APA which require double spacing.

3. Can I double space only one paragraph?

Yes, simply highlight the paragraph and apply double spacing.

4. Does double spacing affect page count?

Yes, it increases the number of pages because of extra spacing.

5. How do I reset spacing back to normal?

Go to: Format → Line Spacing → Custom → 1.15 (default spacing).