---
title: "How to add extra space in Markdown"
slug: "how-to-add-extra-space-in-markdown"
description: "In Markdown, you can add space between two lines by pressing Enter/Return key. However, this action would add only one empty line. If you want to add extra space between two lines, you can follow the this workaround steps."
tags: ["Customization", "Markdown Editor"]
updated: 2026-06-20T09:12:19Z
published: 2026-06-20T09:12:19Z
canonical: "docs.document360.com/how-to-add-extra-space-in-markdown"
---

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# How to add extra space in Markdown

The Markdown editor has no built-in way to control spacing between lines. Pressing **Enter** once does not create a new line — the next sentence continues on the same line. Pressing **Enter** twice creates a new paragraph, but there is no native way to add extra spacing beyond that. The workaround is to use inline HTML tags, which Document360's Markdown editor renders correctly.

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## When to use custom spacing

- **Extra vertical space between sections** — use `<br>` to push content further down the page when a single paragraph break is not enough visual separation.
- **Extra space between words or inline elements** — use ` ` to add precise horizontal spacing within a line, such as between two values or around a label.
- **Creating a blank paragraph** — use `<p></p>` to insert an empty paragraph that adds vertical rhythm between blocks of content.

 NOTE

These techniques only work in the **Markdown editor**. In the Advanced WYSIWYG editor, use the spacing and alignment options in the toolbar instead.

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## Quick reference

| Goal | HTML to use | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insert a line break | `<br>` | Stack multiple `<br>` tags for more space |
| Add space between words | ` ` | Add multiple ` ` for wider gaps |
| Add a blank paragraph | `<p></p>` | Inserts an empty paragraph block |

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## How to add spacing in Markdown

### Adding vertical space with `<br>`

1. Open the desired article in the Markdown editor.
2. Paste `<br>` at the location where you want the extra space to appear.
3. To add more space, repeat the tag as many times as needed.

**Input:**

```
Line 1
<br>
<br>
Line 2
```

**Output:**

Line 1 Line 2

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### Adding horizontal space with `&amp;nbsp;`

Use `&amp;nbsp;` (non-breaking space) to insert extra space between words or inline elements on the same line.

**Input:**

```
This sentence has extra &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; spaces between some words.
```

**Output:**

This sentence has extra spaces between some words.

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### Adding a blank paragraph with `&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;`

Use an empty `&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;` tag to insert a blank paragraph block and add vertical space between sections.

**Input:**

```
First block of content.
<p></p>
Second block of content.
```

**Output:**

First block of content.

Second block of content.

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## Scope and coverage

| Technique | What it controls | Stackable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `&lt;br&gt;` | Vertical line break | Yes — add multiple for more space |
| `&amp;nbsp;` | Horizontal space within a line | Yes — add multiple for wider gaps |
| `&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;` | Blank paragraph block | Yes |
| Press Enter twice | Single paragraph break (standard Markdown) | No |