Select a paragraph using the Type tool, or select a type object to change all its paragraphs.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to adjust space before and after paragraphs for better text layout and readability.
Note
If no text is selected, the setting applies to the new text you create.
Select Window > Type > Paragraph.
In the Paragraph panel, set the values for Space before paragraph and Space after paragraph.
Tip
When a paragraph begins at the top, no extra space is added before it. In such cases, you can increase the leading of the paragraph's first line or adjust the inset spacing of the type object.
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