Center Text Vertically in A Page in LaTeX Using \vspace* Command
May. 27, 2024 • Updated Nov. 10, 2025
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\documentclass[a4paper]{article}
\usepackage[margin=1in]{geometry}
\usepackage{lipsum}
\usepackage[x11names]{xcolor}
\pagecolor{AntiqueWhite1}
\usepackage{showframe}
\begin{document}
\vspace*{\fill}
\lipsum[1-2]
\vspace*{\fill}
\end{document}
Note that, we should use \vspace* command rather than \vspace, otherwise we can’t get expected results. For example:
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\documentclass[a4paper]{article}
\usepackage[margin=1in]{geometry}
\usepackage{lipsum}
\usepackage[x11names]{xcolor}
\pagecolor{AntiqueWhite1}
\usepackage{showframe}
\begin{document}
\vspace{\fill}
\lipsum[1-2]
\vspace{\fill}
\end{document}
This is because1:
The command \vspace is used to add vertical space between lines, paragraphs, or sections. It works well in the middle of a page, but at the start or end of a page, LaTeX may ignore it.
The command \vspace* is a stronger version. Unlike \vspace, it does not get ignored at the top or bottom of a page. This makes it perfect when you must ensure extra space stays visible in all positions.
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