How many times do you hit Enter after typing your subject?

When you are done typing your letter hit enter 2 times and key your complimentary closing.

How do you write a double return between paragraphs?

A paragraph in Word is any text that ends with a hard return. You insert a hard return anytime you press the Enter key. Paragraph formatting lets you control the appearance if individual paragraphs. For example, you can change the alignment of text from left to center or the spacing between lines form single to double.

How do you write a new paragraph?

Move the text cursor to where you want the new line to begin and then press and hold down the Shift key and then press the Enter key. You can continue to press Shift+Enter to move to each new line and when ready to move to the next paragraph press Enter.

Should there be one or two spaces after a period?

According to the AP Stylebook, single-spacing is correct. The same goes for the Chicago Manual of Style. However, the Modern Language Association Style Center offers different advice, and suggests that writers use a single space after a period unless they have been explicitly told otherwise.

Do you put two spaces after a period in MLA format?

The MLA Style Center Leave one space after a period or other concluding punctuation mark, unless your instructor prefers two spaces.