If spacing before the specified paragraphs is 0 (zero), this method sets spacing to 12 points. If spacing before the paragraphs is greater than 0 (zero), this method sets spacing to 0 (zero).
expression.OpenOrCloseUp
expression Required. An expression that returns a Paragraph, Paragraphs, or ParagraphFormat object.
Example
This example toggles the formatting of the first paragraph in the active document to either add 12 points of space before the paragraph or leave no space before it.
ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(1).OpenOrCloseUp