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title: PID-1120

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Let's explore how to change the line spacing in Kate's editor. Line spacing provides the space between lines of text in the Kate document. By implementing this, you can improve the appearance of the document and the readability of the text [1][3].
1. By using these steps on Kate Editor:
    To modify the line spacing in Kate Editor, you can follow these steps::
	1. Open Kate Editor by searching for it in your system's search bar.
	2. 2.Once Kate Editor is open, go to the top menu and click `Settings` menu.
	3. From the dropdown menu, select `Configure Kate`.
	4. In the configuration window that appears, locate and click on the `Fonts & Colors` tab.
	5. Inside the `Font` section, you will find an option labeled `Line Spacing`.
	6. Adjust the `Line Spacing` value to your desired setting. You can set it as `Line Spacing: 100%` or `Line Height: 1.0,` depending on the terminology used in your version of Kate Editor. The specific value can be customized according to your preferences.
	7. Save the changes by clicking on the` Apply` button and closing the window.
	8. Close the configuration window.
	By following these steps, you can tailor the line spacing in Kate Editor to improve the overall readability and productivity of your documents.
2. By creating a CSS style sheet for the Kate document:
	CSS Style sheet:
	```css
	/* Increase  or decreaseline spacing */
	.kate-view {
		line-height: 1.5; /* Set the line spacing value as per the requirements*/
	}
	```
	1. Save your `CSS` file.
	2. Open the `Setting` on Kate editor and go to the Configure Kate option.
	3. Inside the `configuration window`, navigate to the `Editing` Option.
	4. Under the `Font and Colors` option, click on `Enable the Use of a Specific Style Sheet`.
	5. Click on the `Browse` button and select the CSS file you created.
	6. Click on `OK` to apply the changes.