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How to Fix Top of Text Cut Off in Word for Mac
Question details
Users experience an issue where the top halves of characters are visually clipped or cut off in Word for Mac, often occurring after the default font is changed to Aptos or similar fonts.
- Product
- Microsoft Word for Mac
- Device & OS
- Mac / macOS
- Scenario
- Formatting text in a document or changing the default font.
- Observed behavior
- The top part of the text characters is cut off, making the text difficult to read because the paragraph line spacing is unable to display the full height of the selected font.
Highlight the affected text or select the entire paragraph in your Word document before proceeding so that the line spacing adjustments are applied accurately.
Adjust Paragraph Line Spacing Settings
Modify the paragraph line spacing from an exact value to a dynamic setting to accommodate the full height of the font.
This clipping issue typically occurs when the paragraph line spacing is set to 'Exactly' and the assigned point value is too small for the selected font size. Modern fonts like Aptos may have different height metrics that require more vertical space.
Click and drag to highlight the paragraph or text where the top of the characters is being clipped.
Right-click the selected text and choose 'Paragraph' from the context menu, or navigate to Format > Paragraph in the top menu bar.
In the Paragraph dialog box, look for the 'Spacing' section and find the 'Line spacing' dropdown menu.
If the setting is currently on 'Exactly', change the dropdown to 'Single', '1.5 lines', or 'At least'. Alternatively, if you must use 'Exactly', increase the 'At' value to a larger point size.
Click OK to save the settings. The top of your text should now display fully without being cut off.
Format Text Flawlessly with WPS Writer
If you frequently encounter layout and formatting issues, try WPS Writer. It provides an intuitive interface to easily adjust paragraph line spacing and perfectly format your documents without frustrating text clipping.
- 1. Open your document: Launch WPS Writer and open the document containing the clipped text.
- 2. Select the text: Highlight the affected paragraph or use Cmd+A to select all text.
- 3. Access paragraph settings: Right-click the selection and choose 'Paragraph' from the menu.
- 4. Adjust line spacing: Under the Spacing section, set Line Spacing to 'Single' or 'Multiple', then click OK to restore your text layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my text start getting cut off after switching to the Aptos font?
Different fonts have unique vertical height metrics. The Aptos font requires slightly more vertical space than older default fonts. If your line spacing was previously locked to an 'Exactly' point size that fit the old font, it may be too small for Aptos, causing the top to clip.
Can I fix the cut-off text by just making the font smaller?
Yes. If your line spacing is set to 'Exactly' (for example, exactly 12 pt), reducing your font size to a smaller point (like 10 pt) will allow it to fit within that restrictive line spacing without the top being cut off. However, adjusting the line spacing setting is usually the preferred fix for readability.
How do I stop text clipping in tables in Word for Mac?
In addition to checking the paragraph line spacing, ensure the table row height is not overly restricted. Select the table row, right-click, choose 'Table Properties', go to the 'Row' tab, and ensure the row height is not set to 'Exactly' with a value too small for your font size.
