Don't compress line spacing

The amount of vertical space between lines of text in a paragraph, called line spacing, can help or hinder reading. Adequate line spacing helps readers find their way from the end of one line to the beginning of the next.

If you’re using a template, don’t change the line spacing. If you’re not, ask a designer for advice if you can.

If you need to modify line spacing later, change it in the styles, not in individual paragraphs, so spacing remains consistent throughout the content. Never reduce line spacing to fit more text on a slide or page. Edit the text instead.

Font size	Line spacing
Body text (up to 14 points)	120% minimum
Subheadings (14–36 points)	110% minimum
Headings (36 points or larger)	120% maximum