Basic Formatting
How to Create a New Paragraph in LaTeX
In LaTeX, paragraphs are created differently than in word processors. Understanding this is crucial for proper document formatting.
Method 1: Blank Line
The most common way—leave a blank line between paragraphs:
This is the first paragraph with some text.
This is the second paragraph.Method 2: Using \par
Explicitly start a new paragraph with \par:
First paragraph.\par Second paragraph.Line Break (Not New Paragraph)
Use \\ for a line break without starting a new paragraph:
Line one\\
Line two (same paragraph, no indent)Control Paragraph Indentation
Remove or add indentation:
\noindent This paragraph has no indent.
\indent This paragraph is explicitly indented.💡 Tips
- •Never use multiple \\\\ to create vertical space—use \vspace{} instead
- •A blank line = new paragraph with indent
- •To remove all paragraph indents, add \setlength{\parindent}{0pt} to preamble
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