Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to delete extra spaces between words and between sentences in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to change your grammar settings to flag extra spaces as you type.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 How to Delete Extra Spaces
02:30 How to Flag Extra Spaces as You Type

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Delete Extra Spaces in Microsoft Word (Updated)
erinwrightwriting.com/remove-extra-spaces-word-document

💻 Related Resources
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How to Delete Extra Spaces in Word for Mac
youtu.be/1gnYOKSao5o

How to Use the Editor in Word for Microsoft 365
youtu.be/JdS2dHIfP6I

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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