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Re: hard returns vs before/after spacing style

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From: Jerra Strong
Date: Apr 4, 2023 10:58AM

Using two returns in a row to create space will mean that screen readers
voice "blank" between each paragraph, sometimes more than once, depending
on the amount of space you need. In my trainings, I always advise against
doing this where paragraph spacing will do the trick. Besides, you get
more control over the amount of space between elements when using paragraph
spacing.

On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 9:46 AM Laura Roberts < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hoping Bevi responds to this!
>
> My habit in word docs is to create various styles with paragraph
> before/after spacing. Makes it less likely that hard returns will carry
> over the wrong spacing and subsequently I have to comb through the document
> making corrections.
>
> As far as PDF/UA is concerned, is there a preference for paragraph spacing
> styles or hard returns? (I have a client who only wants default paragraph
> style and hard returns.)
>
> I haven't thought about this in a long time!
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Laura Roberts
> 413-588-8422
> > > > >