spaces after period changes when going to next line

[jackievar]

I have Word 2003, am typing a single-spaced document. I double space after a
period, which works fine until the period ends one sentence. When I double
space to start the next sentence, the word moves over one space, and I have
it set on left justified. Everything else stays left justified until a new
sentence is to begin.

Any idea what I'm talking about? Thanks.

 

[grammatim]

You should never double-space after a period. This isn't a typewriter.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

No, I'm afraid your description doesn't generate any mental image. If you
mean that an extra space at the end of a line is wrapped to the next line,
then you may need to change a Compatibility option (Tools | Options |
Compatibility: Wrap trailing spaces to next line). I won't address the fact
that it is quite unnecessary to put two spaces after a period unless you're
using a monospaced font.

 

[jackievar]

Okay. Now I'm dumb. How do you get the next sentence started after a period
if you don't double space?

 

[grammatim]

You type the first letter of the first word of the sentence. Sorry, I
have no idea what you're asking.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You press the spacebar once, then type the first letter of the next
sentence.