How big is too big for paragraphs? Forum

[BillsFan9907]

My first page has two paragraphs, each about half of a page. Kosher or not? It's all double spaced.

[AnonymousAlterEgoC]

If double spaced, yes. If not, not

[ChemEng1642]

If double spaced, yes. If not, not

[BillsFan9907]

Thanks guys. What is the cut-off? Anything more than half a page is unwise?

[ChemEng1642]

Thanks guys. What is the cut-off? Anything more than half a page is unwise?

It depends on how large the other paragraphs are. If you have one paragraph that's almost the entire page and another paragraph that's only 3 lines it will look a bit odd. If both your paragraphs are 3/4 of page you're probably okay. In general, I would aim for a half page. On the other hand, a paragraph that takes up the entire page is probably too big.

I will add though that this probably doesn't matter all that much in the grand scheme of things.

[KMart]

It more depends on the content of the paragraph itself and if it is fluid. A half page, at double spaced length, isn't too long.

[AnonymousAlterEgoC]

It more depends on the content of the paragraph itself and if it is fluid. A half page, at double spaced length, isn't too long.

I agree with this.

In my experience, people asking "Are my paragraphs too long?" actually have issues with keeping each paragraph to a single idea.

[ChemEng1642]

people asking "Are my paragraphs too long?" actually have issues with keeping each paragraph to a single idea.

This is also true.