Writers constantly cycle across hardware ecosystems. A student might draft notes on a Windows desktop, edit on an iPad, and perform final proofreading via Word for the Web on a campus Chromebook. Subtle discrepancies between standalone desktop binaries and lightweight web browser engines can disrupt formatting if you do not understand where features live.
| Platform / Surface | Primary Keyboard Command | Ribbon Navigation Route | Key Behavioral Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Desktop (Office 2019, 2024 / M365) | Ctrl + 2 | Home > Paragraph > Line Spacing (2.0) | Full dialog box access; manages point-level offsets |
| macOS Desktop (Microsoft 365) | Command + 2 | Home > Paragraph Icon or Format > Paragraph | Identical typographic rendering to Windows builds |
| Word for the Web (Browsers) | Browser dependent (Limited) | Home > More Options (...) > Line Spacing > 2.0 | Advanced point-by-point spacing dialogs unavailable |
| iOS / Android Tablets | External hardware keyboard only | Home Tab > Paragraph Formatting Drawer | Touches require entering nested submenu ribbons |
Word for the Web runs inside browser architectures like Edge, Safari, and Chrome. Because browsers intercept global keystroke patterns, pressing control combinations sometimes triggers browser history or tab cycling instead of document formatting. Rely on the browser interface's ribbon controls: click the three dots on the ribbon edge if your monitor window is narrow, choose "Line Spacing", and click 2.0.
