Insert bar in word

In mathematics, putting a bar over a letter represents a mean or average. In digital electronics, the bar over a character means the inverse of the signal. But how do you get that in MS Word?

Fortunately Microsoft Word offers several such bars. Word names the bar types in different ways, depending on their function, as shown in the table below:

Bar Type	ASCII Code	Characteristics	Effects
Combining Macron	Alt+0772	Short Mark over character on left of cursor	AB̄C
Combining Overline	Alt+0773	Long Mark over character on left of cursor	AB̅C
Macron	Alt+0175	Short Mark over a specific character	¯

Pick the bar type most suitable for your purpose.

Hint:

• Macrons are suitable for lower case alphabets.
• Overlines are suitable for upper-case alphabets and numerals.

3 Methods to place a bar above letters in Microsoft Word

• Use the keyboard
• Use Maths AutoCorrect feature
• Use Equation Editor and Overbar

We will explain all the methods and variants in simple step-by-step instructions. We will also present the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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Method #1: Use the Keyboard

Using the keyboard is quick and efficient, but it does not work for everyone. It depends on your Word version, whether it is a PC or Mac, what browsers and software you are using, and even the keypad. Give it a try, otherwise apply one of the other tested methods.

Step #1: Open the Word document

Open the Word document.

Place the cursor after the character on which you want to place the bar.

Step #2: Place the bar 

Press the Alt key on your keyboard and hold it down while entering the ASCII code (see table) in the numerical keypad.

In our example, that means that while the Alt key is pressed down, you would type the numbers 0772. Then release the Alt key.

Depending on the code, the bar will be either a combining macron or a combining overline.

Advantages: Quick and relatively easy.

Disadvantages: Usable only with keyboards with a numerical keypad.

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Method #2: Use the Math AutoCorrect Feature

To use this feature, you first have to active Math AutoCorrect, but once that is done, you can apply this method to all your documents, making it a quick and convenient method to use.

Step #1: Open the Word document

Open the Word document.

Step #2: Change the AutoCorrect options

Click on the File tab on the top menu bar.

This opens the File menu.

Click on the Options tab at the bottom.

In the Word Options menu that opens, click on Proofing.

Click on AutoCorrect Options on the right-hand side.

In the AutoCorrect dialog that opens, click on the Math AutoCorrect tab.

Make sure to check both items under the Math AutoCorrect tab.

Click on OK to exit the AutoCorrect dialog.

Click on Ok to exit the Word Options menu.

Step #3: Add a bar above a character

In the document, place the cursor immediately after the character on which you want the bar to appear.

Type bar<space> immediately after the character.

In our example, that means that you type a backslash, the word bar and then press the spacebar.

Word places a bar above the character.

Advantages: Relatively easy method.

Disadvantages: None

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Method #3: Use Equations Editor and Overbar

If the above methods did not work for you, then the Equations Editor may be your solution. It is a lengthier approach, but with some repetition, you should be able to do it easily.

Step #1: Open the Word document

Place the cursor where you want the character with a bar to appear.

Step #2: Insert a New Equation

Click on the Insert tab on the top menu bar to change the ribbon.

In the Symbols section, click on the small triangle on the right of the Equation tab.

This opens the Built-In Equation menu.

Click on the Insert New Equation tab at the bottom of the menu.

This changes the ribbon to Equation Tools Design.

Word also places a text box with Type equation here in the document.

Step #3: Place an accent

In the section Structures, click on the Accent tab.

In the Accent list that drops down, scroll to Overbars and Underbars.

Click on Overbar.

Word places a dotted square with an overbar at the cursor.

Step #4: Place the character

Click inside the dotted square and type the required character.

The character with the overbar will appear in italics.

Select the character and type Ctrl+I to change it to regular form.

Advantages: Useful for any character.

Disadvantages: The character with the overbar is in Cambria Math font, and you cannot change it.

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Conclusion

We have shown you three methods of putting a bar above a letter in an MS Word document. Use the method that suits you best, after looking at the advantages and disadvantages.

The following guide provides step by step instructions for how to create a bar chart in Microsoft Word. Open Microsoft Word, go to the “insert” tab on the ribbon, and select the “chart” icon. Once the “chart” wizard window has opened, select “column” and then select “clustered bar type.” Then select “OK.”

To create a graph in Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013:

1. Select Insert in the upper-left corner of Word.
2. Select Chart.
3. In the Insert Chart dialog box, select the type of graph that you wish to create.
4. Each grouping of graphs contains multiple options, including different formats and variations.

How do I make a bar chart in Word 2020?

Add a chart to your document in Word

1. Click Insert > Chart.
2. Click the chart type and then double-click the chart you want.
3. In the spreadsheet that appears, replace the default data with your own information.
4. When you’ve finished, close the spreadsheet.
5. If you want, use the Layout Options button.

How do I make a line graph?

To draw a line graph, first draw a horizontal and a vertical axis. Age should be plotted on the horizontal axis because it is independent. Height should be plotted on the vertical axis. Then look for the given data and plot a point for each pair of values.

How do you create a graph?

How to Make a Graph in Excel

1. Enter your data into Excel.
2. Choose one of nine graph and chart options to make.
3. Highlight your data and click ‘Insert’ your desired graph.
4. Switch the data on each axis, if necessary.
5. Adjust your data’s layout and colors.
6. Change the size of your chart’s legend and axis labels.

How do I insert a graph in word 365?

Creating a graph in Microsoft 365 for Windows follows the same steps as Word 2013 – 2019:

1. Open a Word document.
2. Click on the “Insert’ tab and choose the “Chart” button.
3. In the “Chart” drop-down menu, hover or click on your preferred graph type.
4. Choose from one of the different graph styles in that category.

What is a bar graph example?

A bar chart is a graph with rectangular bars.For example, if you had two houses and needed budgets for each, you could plot them on the same x-axis with a grouped bar chart, using different colors to represent each house.

How do I use Excel to make a bar graph?

To insert a bar chart in Microsoft Excel, open your Excel workbook and select your data. You can do this manually using your mouse, or you can select a cell in your range and press Ctrl+A to select the data automatically. Once your data is selected, click Insert > Insert Column or Bar Chart.

What would you use a bar graph for?

a Bar Graph. Bar graphs are used to compare things between different groups or to track changes over time. However, when trying to measure change over time, bar graphs are best when the changes are larger.

How do you make a nice graph?

TL;DR

1. Pick the right graph. Use the right tool for the job.
2. Sort your data; don’t leave it for Excel to decide where your data will appear.
3. Adjust your axis. Keep your number formats and category titles clean.
4. Check your margins.
5. Remove unnecessary styling.
6. Pick your colors.
7. Format your legend.
8. Choose your title.

How do I draw a straight line in Word?

How to Add a Horizontal Line in Word

1. Launch Word.
2. Click the Insert tab, then click the “Shapes” button in the Illustrations group.
3. Click the first line icon in the Lines menu that drops down.
4. Press and hold down the “Shift” key to keep your line straight when you draw it.
5. Format the line, if desired, by clicking it.

How do you graph a curved line?

Right-click on the line in the graph and select “Format Data Series.” This is where you will choose options to make the line in the graph curved.

How do you turn a table into a bar graph?

How to Convert a Table into a Chart

1. Highlight the table.
2. Select the “Insert” tab on the ribbon.
3. Click “Object” in the Text group, which is on the right side.
4. Click “Object” from the drop-down menu that appears.
5. In the “Object types” list, choose “Microsoft Graph Chart”. (You will need to scroll down.)
6. Click “OK”.

How do you label a graph in math?

The proper form for a graph title is “y-axis variable vs. x-axis variable.” For example, if you were comparing the the amount of fertilizer to how much a plant grew, the amount of fertilizer would be the independent, or x-axis variable and the growth would be the dependent, or y-axis variable.

What are the two kinds of bar graph?

A bar chart can be categorized into two broad types, namely; horizontal and vertical bar charts. These groups are further subdivided into the various categories such as vertical stacked bar chart, horizontal grouped bar chart, and the like.

I learnt a new word the other day: macron. So, what’s a macron? It’s a bar or line over the top of a word or letter, such as those used to indicate the mean in mathematical equations.

And why did I learn this word? Because Stephanie, one of my team’s authors, wanted a line over the top of her capital D. She could get the line using Microsoft Word’s equation editor, but as she had to define what the D with the overbar/overline/overscore meant, she wanted to insert it into the Terms list too. However, it wouldn’t copy properly. So she asked me.

Equations are one of the few areas in Word that I’ve never tackled, so, as I told Steph, it was all a new experience for me. I confirmed that copying the D with the overbar was problematic when I used the equation editor, so I figured there had to be another way to get a line on top of a letter. And there is. In fact, there are several ways and the method you choose should be the one that gives you the result you’re looking for, taking into account your circumstances (e.g. will you have to copy from one document to another? is the method easy for you to use/remember? do you have to create a lot of these? is the font important?).

I Googled the problem and after some hunting around I discovered some great resources (listed at the end of this post), and discovered that the line over the top of a letter is called a ‘macron’. Armed with that little piece of information, back to Google, where I found out more about this beastie.

Please note: Some letters already have a macron built-in. Check the Windows Character Map (Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Character Map on Vista)  or use a program such as BabelMap to see if there’s an existing character you can use — if there is, use that as it’s the quickest and simplest method. If your letter doesn’t have an existing character (D doesn’t), you’ll have to create it yourself, which is what the rest of this article is about.

The methods below show how to create your own letter with a macron (I’ll use D as the example). I’ve used Word 2007 in these instructions, but Word 2003 and later versions of Word is similar for the most part.

Easiest ever method!

September 2018: Anik8G, a commenter on this post, shared his solution and it’s super easy. You can probably ignore all other solutions and use his. He has a short YouTube video that describes what he does: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_h7ukThU_4, but you’ll likely need a little more information for it to work.

His solution uses the built-in Math AutoCorrect feature, which you need to turn on if it’s not already on. It’s under File > Options > Proofing. Click the AutoCorrect Options button, then select the Math AutoCorrect tab and check the two check boxes.

Look at the Replace and With lists, and note down the Replace string you want to add over your letter (in this example, I needed bar). Click OK and get back to your document. Now, type your letter, followed immediately by the Replace string, then a space. For my example, I typed Dbar<space> and that automatically added a bar over the top of the letter. Just brilliant!

Method 1: Use Word’s Equation Editor

Option 1: Use a built-in accent character

1. Go to the Insert tab > Symbols group (far right), then click Equation.
   
2. Select Insert New Equation from the bottom of the list.
   
   This opens the Equation Tools > Design tab and puts a Type equation here box into your document.
   
3. Click Accent on the Design tab > Structures group.
4. Scroll down past the Boxed Formulas section to the Overbars and Underbars section.
5. Click the Overbar icon.
   
   You’ll see something like this in your document:
   
6. Click in the dashed box, then type D.
7. Click outside the equation box to hide it; you can show it again by clicking on the D with the macron.

Your character will look like this:

Option 2: Create your own

1. Go to the Insert tab > Symbols group (far right), then click Equation.
2. Select Insert New Equation from the bottom of the list. This opens the Equation Tools > Design tab and puts a Type equation here box into your document.
3. Type D in the equation box, then select it.
4. Click Accent on the Design tab > Structures group.
5. Click the Bar icon.
   
   You’ll see something like this:
   
6. Click in the dashed box, then type D.
7. Click away from the equation box to hide it; you can show it again by clicking on the D with the macron.

Your character will look like this:

Note that the macron created using this option is slightly narrower than that created using the built-in accent (above), and is closer to the top of the letter.

Advantages:

• Quick and easy
• You get a properly formatted macron over the letter

Disadvantages:

• You may not be able to change the font (I wasn’t able to change it from Cambria Math)
• If you copy this equation from one Word document to another, you must remember to select Keep Source Formatting as soon as you paste it, otherwise the letter and its macron are treated as two separate characters.

Method 2: Use Word’s Equation field, with switches

To use this method, you need to know the character code to create a macron. If you have a numeric keypad, it’s Alt+0175; if you have a keyboard without a numeric keypad, it’s 00af (they are zeros) followed immediately by Alt+x. Test these key combinations in your document first to make sure you can create the macron successfully with the keyboard.

Option 1: Using the built-in field codes and switches

1. Go to the Insert tab > Text group, then click Quick Parts. (Word 2003: Insert > Field)
   
2. Select Field.
3. Scroll down the list of Field names and select Eq.
4. Click Field Codes.
   
5. Click Options.
   
6. Select the O() switch, then click Add to Field.
   
7. In the Field codes: EQ Instructions box, type D,<macron_code> between the parentheses.
   The <macron_code> is the key combination you tested earlier to see if it worked — either Alt+0175 on the numeric keypad, or 00af followed by Alt+x. Make sure you also insert the comma between the D and the macron.
   
8. Click OK to close the Field Options dialog box.
9. Click OK again to close the Field dialog box.

Your letter with its macron should look like that below (I have field shading turned on); change the font if you don’t see the macron:

Option 2: Using the built-in field codes and Equation Editor

1. Go to the Insert tab > Text group, then click Quick Parts. (Word 2003: Insert > Field)
2. Select Field.
3. Scroll down the list of Field names and select Eq.
4. Click Equation Editor.
   
5. A text box is added to the document, along with a floating Equation toolbar.
   
6. Click the Overbar icon, then the icon for the bar.
   
7. Type the letter D in the text box.
   
8. Close the Equation toolbar, then click away from the text box.

You should see something like this:

Option 3: Create your own field

1. Press Ctrl+F9 to insert an empty field.
   
2. Type EQ<space>O (D,<macron_code>) between the curly brackets of the field.
   
3. Right-click on the field, then select Toggle Field Codes to show the result:
   

Advantages:

• Quick and relatively easy

Disadvantages:

• Some fonts, such as Calibri (Body), do not display the macron. If you don’t see the macron over the letter, try changing the font — Arial, Times New Roman (TNR), Courier New all work; however, TNR puts the macron very close to the top of the D, making it hard to read. You’ll need to experiment with fonts.
• You need to know how to create a macron using the keyboard.
• You should have a basic understanding of field codes and switches.

Method 3: Create a box around the letter showing only the top border

1. Go to the Insert tab > Text group, then click Quick Parts. (Word 2003: Insert > Field)
2. Select Field.
3. Scroll down the list of Field names and select Eq.
4. Click Field Codes.
5. Click Options.
6. Select the X() switch, then click Add to Field.
   
7. In the Field codes: EQ Instructions box, type D between the parentheses.
8. Next, type a space after the X followed by to (for ‘top border’) then another space.
   
9. Click OK to close the Field Options dialog box.
10. Click OK again to close the Field dialog box.

Your letter with its macron should look like that below; change the font if you don’t see the macron:

Advantages:

• Quick and relatively easy

Disadvantages:

• You end up with a large space after the letter so if it’s to be part of a word, it will look strange
• You get a longer line over the letter.
• You should have a basic understanding of field codes and switches.

Method 4: Cheat!

Seriously. Sometimes we can overthink stuff, and if it’s a one-off and you’re limited for time, using a workaround may be your best option.

1. Either create a graphic of what you want using graphics software, or take a screen capture of the full equation then crop it to show just what you want.
2. Insert the graphic into the document.

Advantages:

• Quick and easy if you know how to use graphics and/or screen capture software
• Useful if you only have to do a few

Disadvantages:

• Can’t be edited easily if you need to change the letter in the graphic — you may have to create a new graphic or screen shot

See also:

• https://wordribbon.tips.net/T004314_Overlining_Characters.html
• BabelMap — 100,000+ Unicode characters: https://cybertext.wordpress.com/2009/08/14/all-100k-unicode-characters-and-more/
• Suzanne Barnhill’s excellent article on creating overbars: http://wordfaqs.ssbarnhill.com/Overbar.htm (Suzanne is a Microsoft Word MVP)
• Wikipedia article on macrons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macron_(diacritic)

[Links last checked September 2018]

Use a Bar Tab to Add a Vertical Line

How do you insert a line in Word for a resume?

2- Use the Horizontal Line Border

1. Place the cursor in the spot where you want to add a line.
2. Click on Home (located in the upper left-hand corner).
3. Look in the Paragraph section and click the down arrow next to the Borders button.
4. Click on Horizontal Line.

How do you type a vertical line?

You can type a straight vertical line, or “|,” on most modern keyboards dating back to some of the 1980s IBM PCs. It’s generally found above the backslash, so you can type a “|” by holding down the shift key and hitting the “” key.

1. Select the paragraph where you want to add the vertical line.
2. Go to Ribbon > Home.
3. Click the Tabs button at the bottom of the dialog.
4. In the Tab stop position box, enter the position where you want the vertical line to appear.
5. Click the Bar button in the Alignment section.

Why is there a vertical line on my Word document?

Related. When Word inserts a vertical red line into your margins when you create a new paragraph, it means someone has enabled change tracking in the document. Change tracking is often used with shared documents so that each user’s changes can be tracked and even undone if necessary.

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Can a human draw a straight line?

Because a straight line doesn’t exist. A line only exists as a mathematical construct. Even light doesn’t travel in a straight line.

What is a straight line in art?

Straight or classic lines provide structure to a composition. They can be oriented to the horizontal, vertical, or diagonal axis of a surface. Straight lines are by nature visually stable, while still giving direction to a composition.

What are the 7 types of lines?

There are many types of lines: thick, thin, horizontal, vertical, zigzag, diagonal, curly, curved, spiral, etc. and are often very expressive.

What are the 5 types of lines in art?

There are five basic kinds of lines: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, and zigzag. When an observer is viewin… Line search in art works.

What is one word when something moves in a straight line?

In math, a rectilinear shape is made up of straight lines. A square and a rectangle are both rectilinear. Rectilinear is used to mean “straight,” so if something moves in a straight line, it has rectilinear motion.

What is the definition of a straight line?

Definitions of straight line. noun. a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature. “the shortest distance between two points is a straight line”

What is the example of straight line?

Vertical straight lines go up and down. Horizontal straight lines go from left to right or vice versa. Parallel straight lines have the same slope and are the same distance apart, so they will never intersect. Perpendicular straight lines cross each other and form four perfect right angles in the process.

What is the opposite of a straight line?

Opposite of being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end. indirect. ambiguous. circuitous.

What is the opposite of a line?

halfway point. mid point. Noun. ▲ Opposite of a row, column or group of people or things.

What is the opposite of abuse?

Opposite of a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act. compliment. flattery. praise. appreciation.

What is the opposite of sweet?

In fruit, the opposite of sweet is usually sour. In chocolate, the opposite of sweet is bitter. In snack-food (e.g. popcorn, nuts, etc.), the opposite of sweet is salty, or savoury. In wine, the opposite of sweet is dry.

What makes you a sweet person?

Part of being sweet means that you are thoughtful towards other people. You can achieve this by showing interest in other people’s lives, or by doing nice things for them. For example: Instead of talking about yourself, you can ask your friend about his day.

What is another word for sweet person?

Sweet-natured Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for sweet-natured?

sweet	kind
agreeable	friendly
gentle	kindly
pleasant	caring
compassionate	considerate

What is another word for sweetness?

In this page you can discover 34 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for sweetness, like: sweet taste, freshness, bouquet, fragrance, redolence, aroma, creaminess, pleasantness, a taste like honey, flavor of honey and mildness.

What does sweetness mean?

(swēt) adj. sweet·er, sweet·est. 1. Having the taste of sugar or a substance containing or resembling sugar, as honey or saccharin.

What is the antonym of sweetness?

Words popularity by usage frequency

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What is another word for kindness?

SYNONYMS FOR kindness 1, 3 benignity, benevolence, humanity, generosity, charity, sympathy, compassion, tenderness. 2 good turn.

What is kindness in simple words?

Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Affection, gentleness, warmth, concern, and care are words that are associated with kindness. While kindness has a connotation of meaning someone is naive or weak, that is not the case. Being kind often requires courage and strength.

What is the root word for kindness?

Kindness comes from the Old English word ‘kyndnes’ meaning ‘nation’ or ‘produce, increase’. The word is further derived from the Middle English word ‘kindenes’ meaning ‘noble deeds’ or ‘courtesy’.

What is D opposite of kindness?

hatred, meanness, animosity, barbarousness, thoughtlessness, indifference, harshness, indecency, selfishness, mercilessness, hostility, intolerance, ill will, cruelty.

How can I be kind to others?

Here are some tried and true ideas for how to be kind with those special people in our life.

1. Surprise them with an unexpected visit or phone call.
2. Give them a big hug.
3. Express your empathy.
4. Give them a handwritten card or letter.
5. Babysit for free.
6. Write them a letter.
7. Make them a meal.
8. Go visit your parents.

How do you spread kindness?

World Kindness Day: 10 Ways to Spread Kindness

1. Let someone you love know how much you appreciate them.
2. Find opportunities to give compliments.
3. Donate food or clothing to your local community.
4. Hold the door open for a stranger.
5. Do a favor without asking for anything in return.
6. Leave a generous tip while eating out.
7. Smile at someone, just because.

What is kindness for kids?

You might say, “Kindness means you are concerned about other people. Kind people think about another person’s feelings and just their own, they help someone who is in need, and they are kind even when others are not. Kindness makes the world a nicer place, because it makes people happier.

Use a Bar Tab to Add a Vertical Line

1. Select the paragraph where you want to add the vertical line.
2. Go to Ribbon > Home.
3. Click the Tabs button at the bottom of the dialog.
4. In the Tab stop position box, enter the position where you want the vertical line to appear.
5. Click the Bar button in the Alignment section.

Which tag is used for vertical line in HTML?

You can use for a vertical line as well. Set the width to 1 and the size(height) as long as you want. There are no vertical lines in html that you can use but you can fake one by absolutely positioning a div outside of your container with a top:0; and bottom:0; style.

How do I get rid of the vertical lines on my phone screen?

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1. Practical scenario.
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3. Solution 1: Restart Your Phone Once.
4. Solution 2: Full Charge Your Phone.
5. Solution 3: Restart Android Phone In Safe Mode.
6. Solution 4: Push Down Screen Firmly.

How do I fix vertical lines on my iPhone 11?

Force Restart to Fix Vertical Lines on iPhone Screen A force restart is similar to taking out the battery and put it back on. It is going to completely shut down all the apps and programs running on your iPhone. Whenever you see there are lines across the screen, you can fix it easily by hard rebooting your iPhone.

Why are there green lines on my iPhone screen?

According to Techcrunch, every iPhone X has a diamond sub-pixel pattern in its display. While the blue and red sub-pixels appear alternately, the green ones create seamless lines from the top to the bottom of the screen.

How do I get rid of the blue lines on my iPhone?

There are 2 ways to turn off the VoiceOver feature on iOS:

1. Tap on your Home Button three times quickly (Triple-click) until the blue box disappears.
2. You can also access it under accessibility options. Go into Settings > General > Accessibility.
3. Tap on VoiceOver and then tap on it again to turn it OFF.

Why does my iPhone have blue lines?

It’s nothing but Electrostatic discharge which is a major part of iPhone. The bad connection also might be a reason static charge. Mostly, this will come to the point when your iPhone screen blue lines. If the EDS was produced; the iPhone will get disturbed and the blue line iPhone 6 screen will display.

Why is everything on my phone blue?

The reason for Android Blue Screen is various some due to software reasons, OS error, some caused by hardware issues. If you only ever see a blue screen once or twice a month, ignore the problem and restart your phone when it happens. If you see the blue screens many times.

Why is the time on my iPhone highlighted in blue?

The blue shading around the time indicates that the Personal Hotspot is turned on, and that at least one other device is sharing its cellular connection.

What is the line on the top right corner of iPhone?

It is there to remind you this is the way to view Control Center. The line will disappear when you unlock the iPhone. Grab it and pull down to open the control center.

What is the black bar on side of iPhone 12?

Thats an antenna window for mm wave 5g which is very short range 5g for densely populated areas to have very fast speeds.