Widow/Orphan control is a feature in
Microsoft Word that helps to ensure that the last line of a paragraph is not left alone at the top of a page (known as a
widow) or the first line of a paragraph is not left alone at the bottom of a page (known as an
orphan).
To enable Widow/Orphan control in Word, follow these steps:
- Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen.
- Click on the small arrow in the bottom right corner of the "Paragraph" section.
- In the "Paragraph" dialog box, click on the "Line and Page Breaks" tab.
- Check the box next to "Widow/Orphan control."
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Once enabled, Word will automatically adjust the spacing between lines and paragraphs to prevent widows and orphans from occurring. This can help to improve the overall appearance and readability of your document.