Editing Why does this keep happening?

[Avarice_Of_The_Seven]

So, I mainly use Google Docs to write my chapter drafts and copy-paste the text at the time of uploading.
But here's the problem:

As you can see, there is no gap in the part:

-Adrian looked at the result of his spell while still sitting leisurely.
And a soft smile slowly appeared on his expressionless face.-

But a gap is formed when I copy-paste it anywhere to publish. And I can't remove that gap either. the only way to remove that gap is to continue that sentence directly after the full stop without pressing enter.

So, why does this keep happening and how do I fix this?
Is it a problem with Google Docs itself?

What should I do? Gimme your advice.

 

[EMatthews18]

So, I mainly use Google Docs to write my chapter drafts and copy-paste the text at the time of uploading.
But here's the problem:
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As you can see, there is no gap in the part:

-Adrian looked at the result of his spell while still sitting leisurely.
And a soft smile slowly appeared on his expressionless face.-

But a gap is formed when I copy-paste it anywhere to publish. And I can't remove that gap either. the only way to remove that gap is to continue that sentence directly after the full stop without pressing enter.

So, why does this keep happening and how do I fix this?
Is it a problem with Google Docs itself?

What should I do? Gimme your advice.

Is it justified? I started using Left right alignment as my personal choice. Justify tends to glitch out.

 

[Avarice_Of_The_Seven]

Is it justified? I started using Left right alignment as my personal choice. Justify tends to glitch out.

It isn't

 

[EMatthews18]

It isn't

Huh. I don’t know then. That’s never happened to me on browser. Sorry I couldn’t be much help.

 

[Avarice_Of_The_Seven]

Huh. I don’t know then. That’s never happened to me on browser. Sorry I couldn’t be much help.

it's okay. Thanks for trying

 

[CountVanBadger]

I don't know how to fix it, but maybe you could take it as a sign to stop telling your story in one or two-sentence paragraphs. That looks incredibly annoying to read.

 

[Avarice_Of_The_Seven]

I don't know how to fix it, but maybe you could take it as a sign to stop telling your story in one or two-sentence paragraphs. That looks incredibly annoying to read.

It's kind of become a habit after reading too many Korean web novels.

Still, I'm trying to fix it

 

[CharlesEBrown]

How long is the document? I had one that kept messing up formatting, not showing text, etc. until I just moved the "problem section" (chapter 90+ IIRC) to a new tab and started working from there - then both sections behaved.

 

[Avarice_Of_The_Seven]

How long is the document? I had one that kept messing up formatting, not showing text, etc. until I just moved the "problem section" (chapter 90+ IIRC) to a new tab and started working from there - then both sections behaved.

Each document contains a draft of a single chapter. It doesn't exceed 2k words.

 

[CharlesEBrown]

Each document contains a draft of a single chapter. It doesn't exceed 2k words.
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Ah, then no idea unless you're exceeding some memory thing somehow.

 

[Corty]

Try ctrl-shift-v when pasting

 

[unlaumy]

Corty has got the answer. You need to keep the formatting for it to stick on SH.

(Or if it somehow doesn't work. You have to make do with ctrl-shift-enter for each line)

There was a thread with the opposite problem of this thread. To put it simply, SH editor has a default spacing size. So technically, it isn't google docs' fault, rather SH's. This is also why sometimes you see stories with too wide spacing. It's because when these authors wrote in docs/word, they did double enter (sacrilegious ngl) for the spacing. Faced with SH default spacing, you get weird distances between paragraphs.

 

[Avarice_Of_The_Seven]

Corty has got the answer. You need to keep the formatting for it to stick on SH.

(Or if it somehow doesn't work. You have to make do with ctrl-shift-enter for each line)

There was a thread with the opposite problem of this thread. To put it simply, SH editor has a default spacing size. So technically, it isn't google docs' fault, rather SH's. This is also why sometimes you see stories with too wide spacing. It's because when these authors wrote in docs/word, they did double enter (sacrilegious ngl) for the spacing. Faced with SH default spacing, you get weird distances between paragraphs.

My problem isn't specific to SH. It happens to whichever platform I post

 

[LilRora]

Many platforms do not support Shift+Enter, which moves the text to the next line but is treated as the same paragraph. I believe it's interpreted as regular Enter and moved to the next paragraph.

Edit: Actually, I just checked and Scribble does support this. Might be there's an issue with copy-pasting specifically, since various sites and software use different formats. To be honest, I suggest you do not use Shift+Enter at all.

 

[unlaumy]

My problem isn't specific to SH. It happens to whichever platform I post

It doesn't have to be SH. It can be SH to Gdocs, Gdocs to Word, Word to Gdocs, Word to SH, or Gdocs to whatever place you like to paste it. I just use SH as an example.

But have you tried what Corty and I told you to do? Otherwise, It should be your PC that's problematic. Because after reading your reply, I just used my time testing Gdocs to SH and everything just works fine.

 

[whitesculptor]

You can also copy from a normal .txt file. Word>txt>scribble.
Should work.

 

[Moriko]

I also use Google docs and experience the same thing. For me this works: I copy a chapter to a plain text editor (like Notepad) and then copy+paste from there into SH. You'll lose Bold/Italics formatting, but otherwise the text is OK.

Optional: after pasting the text into SH, quickly scan the chapter for any remaining extra lines (easy to spot). Those are Enters between paragraphs, and may require you to hit Enter again (because SH ignores those).

 

[WhiteSnake]

So, I mainly use Google Docs to write my chapter drafts and copy-paste the text at the time of uploading.
But here's the problem:
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As you can see, there is no gap in the part:

-Adrian looked at the result of his spell while still sitting leisurely.
And a soft smile slowly appeared on his expressionless face.-

But a gap is formed when I copy-paste it anywhere to publish. And I can't remove that gap either. the only way to remove that gap is to continue that sentence directly after the full stop without pressing enter.

So, why does this keep happening and how do I fix this?
Is it a problem with Google Docs itself?

What should I do? Gimme your advice.

Why the Gap Appears​

When you press Enter (or Return) in Google Docs, you are inserting a Paragraph Break.

• In Google Docs: If your document is formatted with "Single Spacing," pressing Enter often just moves the cursor down one line.
• When Copying: However, when you copy this text, you are copying the hidden code for the paragraph break. Publishing platforms (especially websites and apps) are often coded to interpret every paragraph break as a full vertical space, creating that extra gap you see.

Your "fix" (continuing the sentence directly without pressing Enter) works because you are avoiding the hidden Paragraph Break code entirely.

How to Fix the Gap Problem​

The best solutions involve "cleaning" the text by stripping away the hidden Google Docs formatting before pasting it into the final destination.

1. The "Plain Text" Method (The Safest Solution)​

This method forces the text to lose all invisible formatting, leaving only the characters and basic line breaks.

• Step 1: Copy from Google Docs
  • Highlight and copy your text as you normally would.
• Step 2: Paste into an Intermediate App
  • Open a plain text editor, such as Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac, making sure it is set to Plain Text Mode).
  • Paste your text here. This scours away all the hidden Google Docs codes (like paragraph breaks, font styles, etc.).
• Step 3: Re-copy and Paste to Publisher
  • Select and copy the now-cleaned text from Notepad/TextEdit.
  • Paste it into your final publishing platform (where you were seeing the extra gaps).

2. The "Paste as Plain Text" Shortcut​

Many browsers and applications offer a specific option to paste without formatting. This is the quickest solution if available on your publishing platform.

• Option A: Right-Click Menu
  • Right-click in the text box of your publishing platform.
  • Look for an option like "Paste as plain text" or "Paste without formatting."
• Option B: Keyboard Shortcut
  • Instead of the standard paste (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V), try the "Paste without Formatting" shortcut:
    • Windows/Chrome OS: Ctrl + Shift + V
    • Mac: Cmd + Shift + V

3. Adjusting Your Google Docs Habit (The "Soft Break" Method)​

If you still want a visual separation in Google Docs without creating a full paragraph break that causes the gap, you can use a soft line break (or soft return).

A soft break moves the text to the next line without inserting the code for a full paragraph break.

• Instead of pressing Enter...
• Press: Shift + Enter

The text will look like it moved to the next line in Docs, but when copied, it's often treated by the publishing platform as a simple line wrap, not a huge gap.

Advice Summary​

To eliminate the unwanted gaps, you need to strip away the complex formatting Google Docs embeds when you press the regular Enter key.

My strongest advice is to use Solution 1 (The Plain Text Method) for your final copy-paste. It is the most reliable way to ensure consistency across all publishing platforms.
Sorry If it's too long, I just had to point out all the areas and give multiple options for you to try.

 

[Corty]

Also, toggle this when pasting; we have these tools for a reason.

 

[unlaumy]

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Also, toggle this when pasting; we have these tools for a reason.

Never use this. Real authors would purposely let their chapter's formatting get broken just so they have an excuse to do more editing