Character spacing

Character spacing allows you to set the spacing between the characters being entered into the text. You can choose between the following options: condensed, normal, and expanded character spacing.

The figure below shows examples of how each of the spacings is displayed.

To change the character spacing using the Toolbar, follow the steps below:

1.Select the text within the cell or the cells containing text where you want to adjust the character spacing, as described above.

2.On the Home tab, in the Font group, click  Other formatting options.

3.In the menu that opens, select the desired spacing type:

Condensed

Normal

Expanded

To adjust the character spacing in macOS using the command menu, follow these steps:

1.Select the text within the cell or the cells containing text where you want to change the character spacing:

•If you want to change the character spacing within a single word, select that word or place the cursor inside it.

•If you want to change the character spacing for a part of the text within a cell, select that text.

•If you need to change the character spacing for text in one or more cells, select those cells.

•If you need to change the character spacing for text in one or more rows or columns, select those rows or columns.

2.Select the Format > Font > Character spacing command from the command menu.

3.In the sub-menu that opens, select the desired spacing type.