Can Word be set up NOT to print empty lines

[Guest]

I am using Word and a database to issue standard letters to clients.

Is it possible to put some code, or a macro of some sort or format the
standard letter so that any blank lines are not printed. By blank lines, I do
not mean empty data fields.

Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks,
Graham.

 

[Beth Melton]

If you aren't referring to empty data fields then simply do not
include the "blank lines" when you create your letters. As the creator
of the document you are the one in control of what is included.

If this isn't what you are referring to then please be more specific
as to what you mean by "blank lines".
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[Chuck Davis]

Blank lines in a document are the result of pressing the Enter/Return key
twice each time creating a pilcrow (¶). If you click on the Show/Hide button
on the tool bar to display blanks and other contol characters. You will
probably see:¶
¶
¶
Following paragraph. Delete the excess pilcrows.

 

[Beth Melton]

Yes, I'm aware of how many users create 'blank lines". However when
you press Enter to create a 'blank line" it isn't really blank. What
you have is an empty paragraph.

I'm trying ascertain what Graham is referring to by 'blank lines'. One
can use spacing before/after a paragraph, the vertical alignment for
the document could be set to Justified, there are numerous scenarios
here.

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