How to Get Variable Spacing


The .ls command that you can use to get double spacing does not accept non-integer numbers. So if you want 1.5 spacing in your EZ document, you will have to use the .vs command. However, the number you provide to .vs should not be 1.5, but rather it should be 1.5 (or what ever spacing you desire) times your current font size. The argument to .vs is the number of vertical points that should be used for skipping between the lines.

The default font size is 12 point. So if you have not changed the font size and want 1.5 spacing, you should type:

.vs 18pt
on a line by itself, and then make it a format note. You can use any number you want to achieve spacing other than 1.5, too!

If you don't like using format notes, there is another way to do this. You can choose Edit Styles from the File menu. Then, in the window that comes up, click where it says and then where it says global. Then go to the box that says line spacing and click on and then type in the number that you want. You may want to see the ahelp topic on lookz for more information on this edit styles method.