Space Before and Space After

What are Space Before and Space After?

These options control the vertical spacing added before or after a content block. They help separate blocks of text, improve readability, and maintain consistent layout spacing.

Why use these Settings?

• To separate paragraphs or sections visually.
• To create whitespace for improved readability.
• To ensure consistency across different content elements.

Units of Measurement

• Base: Default spacing set by the system.

• Custom Values: The value is calculated based on the font size. For example, if the font size of the style has 10 pt and the value is set to 10%, the space before or after value will be set to 2pt.

Set Space Before

1. Select the paragraph you want to adjust.
2. Click on the layout switcher to display the Content Attributes Panel.
3. Under the Paragraph Formatting section, locate the Space Before field.
4. Choose one of the following from the drop-down:
   • Base: Keeps the default spacing.
   • Custom Value: Enter a specific spacing value in percentage.
   • Use the stepper (up/down arrows) for incremental adjustments.
5. Click Save to apply the changes.

Set Space After

1. Select the paragraph you want to adjust.
2. Click on the layout switcher to display the Content Attributes Panel.
3. Under the Paragraph Formatting section, locate the Space After field.
4. Choose one of the following:
   • Base: Keeps the default spacing.
   • Custom Value: Enter a specific spacing value in percentage.
   • Use the stepper (up/down arrows) for incremental adjustments.
5. Click Save to apply the changes.

You can also apply Space Before or Space After settings to tables. To do this:

1. Apply the setting to the first content in the table (e.g., the text in the first column, first row) to ensure the space adjustments take effect for the entire table.