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To add space before and after paragraphs in Microsoft Word:
- Select the paragraph(s) you want to modify, or select the entire document (Ctrl+A).
- Go to the Home tab.
- In the Paragraph group, click the small arrow in the bottom right corner to open the Paragraph dialog box.
- In the Spacing section of the dialog box:
- Enter the desired amount of space before the paragraph in the "Before" box.
- Enter the desired amount of space after the paragraph in the "After" box.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
The purpose of adding space before and after paragraphs is to improve readability by visually separating distinct ideas. This makes the document easier to scan and understand. It also provides a more professional and well-formatted appearance.