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How can I change PARAGRAPH --> LINE & PARAGRAPH SPACING --> back to "pt" from "px"?

Perri Morgan 30 Reputation points
2026-04-29T10:02:39.9133333+00:00

While dealing with another issue after a recent Word 2025 update, I discovered that my Paragraph Line & Spacing setting had changed to "px" rather than "pt" and I need to change it back. I've tried changing it in the boxes, but it reverts to px every time. Thank you in advance for your help.

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  1. Tamara-Hu 14,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-04-29T11:04:28.32+00:00

    Hello @Perri Morgan, 

    I hope you're having a nice day. 

    Based on your description, here are some steps you may want to try adjusting how Word displays measurement units: 

    • In Word, go to File > Options. 
    • Select Advanced, then scroll to the Display section. 
    • Set Show measurements in units of to Points. 
    • Under the same section, uncheck Show pixels for HTML features. 

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    • Select OK, then close and reopen Word. 

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    Run Office Repair from Control Panel   

    • Close all office apps completely.   
    • Go to Control Panel > Program > Programs and Features   
    • Right click on the Microsoft Office you've installed > Change.   

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    Reinstall Office  

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    Please let me know whether these steps resolve the issue, and I’ll be happy to assist you further. Thank you for reaching out!  

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  1. Jay Freedman 207.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-04-29T21:45:51.6233333+00:00

    Setting the "Show measurements in units of" to "Points" will cause all measurements to display in points, including margins, indents, sizes of pictures, etc. That would be unusable. Leave that setting as "Inches" or "Centimetres" according to your preference.

    Do clear the check box for "Show pixels for HTML features", which will stop the display of "px" in line spacing while leaving the other measurements in the desired units.

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