How to Keep Words on the Same Line in Microsoft Word

 

How to Insert a Nonbreaking Space

The nonbreaking space in Microsoft Word is considered a symbol, a special character. So you can simply replace the space between the words you want to keep together with a nonbreaking space.

Place your cursor where you want to insert the nonbreaking space. If you already have a space, you can simply select it by dragging your cursor through it.

If not, you can put the two words together with your cursor between them where you want the space.

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Go to the Insert tab and click the Symbol drop-down arrow. Select “More Symbols.”

In the Symbol window that appears, click the Special Characters tab. Select “Nonbreaking Space” in the list, click “Insert,” and then “Close.”

You should then see your text adjust. The words on either side of the nonbreaking space should be together on the same line.

How to Insert a Nonbreaking Hyphen

The nonbreaking hyphen in Word works the same way as the nonbreaking space. But obviously, you’ll use this character for keeping hyphenated words together.

Place your cursor where you want to insert the nonbreaking hyphen. If you already have the hyphen, you can simply select it by dragging your cursor through it.

If not, you can put the two words together with your cursor between them where you want the hyphen.

Head to the Insert tab, click the Symbol drop-down arrow, and select “More Symbols.”

In the Symbol window, click the Special Characters tab. Select “Nonbreaking Hyphen” in the list, click “Insert,” and then “Close.”

You should then see your text adjust with the hyphenated word together on the same line.