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LaTeX: insert paragraph - this is how it works

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How to insert a paragraph in LaTeX

Would you like to insert a paragraph between the lines of your LaTeX document? We'll show you different commands to make it work..

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Paragraph is an important part of documents. In the following instructions you will find out which simple commands you can use to insert a paragraph in LaTeX and what you have to pay attention to.

How to insert a paragraph in LaTeX

To insert a paragraph in LaTeX, write two backslashes \\ at the end of the paragraph and then press [Enter] twice . The same effect is achieved with the command \newline . The additional blank line means that the paragraph is also compiled correctly by LaTeX. You also have the option to insert a vertical space using \vspace{"Länge"} . The length can be adjusted as you like. By default, the new paragraph is indented in LaTeX. You can \noindent prevent this with the command . In summary, there are the following commands:

  • \\ and [Enter] twice insert a paragraph.
  • \newline and [Enter] twice insert a paragraph.
  • \noindent prevents the new paragraph from being indented.
  • \vspace{"Länge"} inserts a vertical space of the size " length ".
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