Double spacing in Google Docs improves readability by increasing the space between lines. Here's how to do it on desktop and mobile.

Method 1: Using the Format Menu (Desktop)

1. Select Text: Highlight the text you want to double space. To double space the entire document, press Ctrl + A (Windows) or Cmd + A (Mac).
2. Open Format Menu: Click Format in the top menu bar.
3. Line & Paragraph Spacing: Hover over or click Line & Paragraph Spacing.
4. Select Double: Click Double from the submenu.

Method 2: Using the Format Menu (Mobile App)

1. Open Document & Select Text (Optional): Open the Google Docs app and select the text you want to format. To format the entire document, skip this step.
2. Tap Format Icon: Tap the Format icon (looks like an "A" with lines) at the bottom.
3. Choose Paragraph: Select the Paragraph tab.
4. Adjust Line Spacing: Find Line spacing and tap the up arrow until it shows 2.0.

Method 3: Setting Double Spacing as the Default (Desktop)

1. Modify "Normal text" Style: Go to Format > Styles & formatting.
2. Click "Normal text": In the sidebar, click Normal text.
3. Adjust Line Spacing: In the pop-up, set line spacing to Double and click Update.
4. Apply to Entire Document (Alternative): Select all text (Ctrl + A or Cmd + A), then follow steps in Method 1.

Method 4: Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop)

1. Select Text: Highlight the text you want to double space.
2. Use Shortcut: Press Ctrl + 2 (Windows) or Cmd + 2 (Mac).

Method 5: Adjusting Line Spacing for Specific Sections

1. Select Text: Highlight the specific text you want to modify.
2. Desktop: Click the Line and paragraph spacing button in the toolbar and select Double. For more options, choose Custom spacing.
3. Mobile: Tap the Format icon > Paragraph > Line spacing and adjust to 2.

If you need a customized spacing option, select Custom spacing... in the line spacing dropdown menu. This allows you to modify both the line spacing and the space between paragraphs to suit your preferences.

Custom Spacing Example:

• Line spacing: 2.0
• Before paragraph: 0 pt
• After paragraph: 10 pt This will give you double spacing with an additional 10 points of space after each paragraph, enhancing the overall readability of your document.

Double spacing gives your document a neat, professional appearance. Whether you're preparing an academic paper or simply refining your notes, these steps make it easy to achieve the desired format in Google Docs.