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4. Save the file, and then refresh the Internet Explorer display.
CLEAN UP Close the Notepad and Internet Explorer windows.
Specifying Vertical Space within a Paragraph
The line height is the amount of space between each line. This is also referred to as leading
(pronounced like the metal). You can use this setting to make paragraphs easier to
read. You are not limited to just single-spacing or double-spacing like on a typewriter;
you can specify any amount of space you like.
You can express line height either as a number or as a percentage. If you use a number,
it’s a fixed measurement (usually in pixels). If you later increase or decrease the font size,
the line height will not change. If you use a percentage, the browser multiplies the line
height percentage by the font size to derive a spacing amount. For example, you can
specify 200 percent to make a paragraph double-spaced. If you later change the font
size, the line height will be recalculated using the new font size. To specify the line height
in a style sheet, set the line-height attribute, as follows: