> When you select your line spacing from the drop down, pick leading > and then type a negative number (eg -.02) this will reduce your line > leading -- like you I would prefer a typesetter's style size/lead > option, but I guess that is why they make layout programs.
In 1.9.104, the -.02 is reset to 0.00 once you've tabbed off the field. In addition, if you don't tab off it and simply click ok, nothing changes. /paul > > > Andy > Spitfire Computer Services > 441 Beaver Street > Suite 202 > Sewickley, PA 15143 > Phone (412) 749-0162 > Fax: (412) 749-0203 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.spitcomp.com > > On Jun 21, 2005, at 3:18 PM, james reid wrote: > > > I am a new user of linux and associated software and I have a > > question. > > > > Why does openoffice writer not let you reduce the amount of leading > > between lines of type below the default amount? > > > > Not all things need to be laid out with so much space between > > lines.It appears to be around 18 pt with text at 12 pt and is not > > editable to anything smaller, though if i wanted to increase it it > > will let me. > > > > Even Microsoft Word lets you reduce the leading. > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
