Contents
- 1 How do I create a fillable line in Word?
- 2 How do you create a form in Word that you can type in?
- 3 How do you create lines in Word that you can type on Mac?
- 4 How do I insert lines in Word 2010?
- 5 How do you insert multiple lines in Word?
- 6 How do you insert top and bottom lines in Word?
- 7 How do I get the ruler to show in word?
How do I create a fillable line in Word?
Tech Tip: How to Create Fillable Forms in Microsoft Word
- Enable Developer Tab. Open Microsoft Word, then go to the File Tab > Options > Customize Ribbon > check the Developer Tab in the right column > Click OK.
- Insert a Control.
- Edit Filler Text.
- Design Mode button again to exit the mode.
- Customize Content Controls.
How do you create a form in Word that you can type in?
Create a Form
Place the text cursor where you want to insert the form field. Click the Developer tab on the ribbon. The Controls group contains the different kinds of content controls you can add to a form, as well as the toggle button for Design Mode. Click the Design Mode button in the controls group.
How do you create lines in Word that you can type on Mac?
On the Home tab, under Insert, click Shape, point to Lines and Connectors, and then click the line style that you want. In your document, hold down the mouse button and draw the line where you want. Tip: To draw a line at a pre-set angle, such as vertical or horizontal, hold down SHIFT as you draw the line.
How do I insert lines in Word 2010?
For inserting horizontal line, place the insert cursor where you want to insert it and head over Home tab, from Paragraph group, click drop-down button and select Horizontal Line as shown below. It will quickly insert a horizontal line in the document.
How do you insert multiple lines in Word?
Click “OK.” Press the “Tab” key on the keyboard. A straight line appears. Press “Enter” then press the “Tab” key again for another line. Continue until you have all the lines you need, or copy and paste the lines after you have several on the Word document.
How do you insert top and bottom lines in Word?
Add a border to selected text
- Select a word, line, or paragraph.
- On the Home tab, click the arrow next to the Borders button.
- In the Borders gallery, click the border style that you want to apply.
How do I get the ruler to show in word?
Show the ruler
- Go to View and select Ruler.
- To show the vertical ruler. Go to File > Options > Advanced. Select the Show vertical ruler in Print Layout view under Display.
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Microsoft Word includes tools allowing you to create user entry forms, which many people utilize to create quizzes, surveys or applications. The program includes various types of form controls, including check lists or multiple choice options. You also have the ability to insert a text field, allowing people to click the item and type anything. Use this option to create an underline that people can type on top of.
Step 1
Click «File» at the top left and click «Options.» A dialog box opens.
Step 2
Click «Customize Ribbon» on the left side of the dialog box.
Step 3
Select the «Customize The Ribbon» menu on the right side and select «Main Tabs.» A list of tabs appears in the box below.
Step 4
Click the check box next to «Developer» to select it and click «OK.» The Developer tab now appears in the Ribbon.
Step 5
Place your cursor in your document where you want to insert a text entry line.
Step 6
Click «Developer» above the Ribbon.
Step 7
Click the folder icon in the bottom right corner of the Controls section in the Ribbon. A drop-down list appears.
Step 8
Click the black «Aa» button. A text entry field inserts into your document.
Step 9
Click on the field and press «Ctrl» and «U» to underline it.
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Aaron Wein is a copy editor for Skagit Valley Publishing. He has been a writer and editor since 2004, contributing to Washington-based publications and clients such as the «Bellingham Herald,» «Western Athletics,» «GNAC Sports» and Microsoft. Wein obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Western Washington University.
Insert Lines in Microsoft Word Documents
by Avantix Learning Team | Updated October 9, 2021
Applies to: Microsoft® Word® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 365 (Windows)
You can insert a line in Word using the Ribbon or by using keyboard shortcuts. It’s best to avoid drawing lines and instead insert border lines in Microsoft Word (normally paragraph borders) so the line or lines will move as you edit the document.
In this article, we’ll focus on inserting lines using borders attached to paragraphs. In Microsoft Word, anything with a hard return after it is a paragraph. If you use border lines, you can customize the type of border, line thickness and color. You can also include paragraph border lines in styles so they will appear throughout your document. If you draw lines using Insert Shapes, you’ll have to worry about the line being inline or floating.
You can insert a line in Word in 3 ways using borders:
- Use the Borders command on the Home tab in the Ribbon
- Select and apply different types of lines using the Borders and Shading dialog box
- Insert different types of lines using keyboard shortcuts (which add lines using AutoCorrect)
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Inserting a line using the Borders button
To insert a line in Word above and / or below a paragraph using the Borders button:
- Select the paragraph(s) to which you want to add a line.
- Click the Home tab in the Ribbon.
- Click Borders in the Paragraph group. A drop-down menu appears.
- Select the line you want to use.
Below is the Borders command in the Ribbon in Word:
Removing lines using the Borders command
To remove a border line or lines from one or more paragraphs:
- Select the paragraph(s) with the border lines you want to remove.
- Click the Home tab in the Ribbon and then click Borders. A drop-down menu appears.
- Choose No Border from the drop-down menu.
Inserting a line using the Borders and Shading dialog box
You can apply a line or custom border lines to one or more paragraphs using the Borders and Shading dialog box.
To insert a line in Word above and / or below a paragraph using the Borders and Shading dialog box:
- Select the paragraph(s) to which you want to add a line.
- Click the Home tab in the Ribbon.
- Click Borders in the Paragraph group. A drop-down menu appears.
- Select Borders and Shading. A dialog box appears.
- Select a border style, color and width.
- Click between the guides in the sample area on the right (above or below the sample).
- Click Options (if required), enter any offset amounts to control the distance between the line and the paragraph and click OK.
- In Apply to, ensure Paragraph is selected.
- Click OK.
Below is the Borders and Shading dialog box where you can add a line or lines to paragraphs:
Removing lines using the Borders and Shading dialog box
To remove lines from one or more paragraphs using the Borders and Shading dialog box:
- Select the paragraph(s) with the lines you want to remove.
- Click the Home tab in the Ribbon and click Borders. A drop-down menu appears.
- Select Borders and Shading. A dialog box appears.
- Click None in the Setting area.
- In Apply to, ensure Paragraph is selected.
- Click OK.
Inserting a line using keyboard shortcuts
You can also insert a horizontal line using keyboard shortcuts (which insert border lines as AutoCorrect entries).
Type the following characters and then press Enter or Return to insert lines:
- To insert a plain single line, type three hyphens (—).
- To insert a plain double line, type three equal signs (===).
- To insert a dotted line, type three asterisks (***).
- To insert a bold single line, type three underlines (___).
- To insert a wavy line, type three tildes (~~~).
- To insert a triple line, type three number signs or hash tags (###).
To remove these lines, select the paragraph with the line, click the Borders button on the Home tab and select No Border.
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- Using Shapes to Draw a Line
- Using Borders to Add a Line
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- Using the Mobile App
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Do you want to create a horizontal line in your resumé or other Microsoft Word document? If you want to customize the color and format of the line, you can use the Shapes tool. If you need to make a quick, basic line, you can use the keyboard shortcut. While you can use the keyboard shortcut on Windows and Mac, you cannot use it on the mobile app. This wikiHow will show you how to insert different lines in Microsoft Word on your Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android device.
Things You Should Know
- On desktop, go to the Insert tab. Click Shapes, then select a line. Click and drag across the document to create a line.
- To customize the line, double-click it. Click Shape Outline to change the color.
- On mobile, click the three dots. Tap Home and select Insert. Tap Shapes to select a line. Tap and drag across the document to create a line.
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Open Microsoft Word on your Windows or Mac computer. Click or double-click the Word app icon, which resembles a white «W» on a dark-blue background.
- If you want to draw a line in an existing Word document, double-click the Word document to open it and skip the next step.
- You’ll need a subscription to use Office 365.
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Click Blank document. It’s in the upper-left side of the page.
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Click the Insert tab. This tab is in the blue ribbon at the top of the Word window, between Home and Draw.
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Click Shapes. It’s in the Insert toolbar, next to the icon of an overlapping circle and square.
- A drop-down menu will appear.
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Select a line shape. In the «Lines» heading, click one of the line templates. You can choose a line, line arrow, double line arrow, and more.
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Draw your line. Click and drag across the document to create your line.
- If you need to adjust the line’s length and orientation, click the left or right circle. Drag it left or right to adjust the length, or drag it up and down to adjust the orientation.
- To move the line, double-click and drag it to the desired position.
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Open Microsoft Word on your Windows or Mac computer. Click or double-click the Word app icon, which resembles a white «W» on a dark-blue background.
- If you want to draw a line in an existing Word document, double-click the Word document to open it and skip the next step.
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Click Blank document. It’s in the upper-left side of the page.
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Click the Home tab. This tab is in the blue ribbon at the top of the Word window, between File and Insert.
- You may already be on this tab by default.
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Click the «Borders» arrow. This is next to the icon of the dotted square with a solid bottom line.
- A drop-down menu will open.
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Click Horizontal Line. This will be towards the bottom, above Draw Table.
- A horizontal line will be added.
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Format your line. Double-click the line; a dialogue box will appear.
- To change the line thickness, use the up and down arrow below Height. The higher the number, the thicker the line will be.
- To change the color, click the color box underneath Color. Select your desired color.
- Click OK to save and apply your changes.
- To move the line, double-click and drag it to the desired position.
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Open Microsoft Word on your Windows or Mac computer. Click or double-click the Word app icon, which resembles a white «W» on a dark-blue background.[1]
- If you want to draw a line in an existing Word document, double-click the Word document to open it and skip the next step.
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Click Blank document. It’s in the upper-left side of the page.
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Place your cursor where you want your line to appear. You’ll need to be on a blank line, as this won’t work if there is text before or after your cursor on the same line.
- You’ll be creating a horizontal line that spans from one edge of your page to the other. The line will stop at your set margins.
- If you want to make the line span the whole page, you’ll need to change your document margins.
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Type three dashes in a row. Use your dash key on the number row at the top of your keyboard, or on the numeric pad.
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Press ↵ Enter to convert the dashes into a line. AutoCorrect will automatically create a solid line that will situate itself directly beneath the previous line of text.
- Note that the line does not occupy the space of a line of text, but instead exists between lines of text.
- If you do not have AutoCorrect enabled, do so by clicking File → Options → Proofing → AutoCorrect Options…. This will open a new window.
- Make sure the Border Lines box is checked. This can be found underneath Apply as you type.
- If you want to turn off AutoCorrect, uncheck the boxes.
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Use different characters for different line styles. There are a variety of different lines that you can create by using characters other than the dash:[2]
- Thin line: Three hyphens (-).
- Thick line: Three underscores (_).
- Double line: Three equal signs (=).
- Dotted line: Three asterisk (*).
- Triple line: Three pound signs (#).
- Squiggly line: Three tildes (~).
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Move the line by entering text above it. You can prompt the line to move down by typing text above it and then pressing Enter.
- Deleting text above the line will prompt it to move upward.
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Open a document in the Microsoft Word app. This looks like a blue notebook next to a W.
- Microsoft Word is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.
- Tap Blank document to open a new document or tap a file to open an existing document.
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Tap ••• . This can be found above the keyboard, to the right.
- If you don’t see your keyboard, tap the document to bring it up.
- A new menu will open.
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Tap Home. This will be to the left of the formatting window.
- A drop-down menu will open.
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Tap Insert. You’ll see a list of all objects you can insert.
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Tap Shapes. This is next to the icon of an overlapping circle and square.
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Select a line shape. In the «Lines» heading, tap one of the line templates. You can choose a line, line arrow, double line arrow, and more.
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Draw your line. Tap and drag across the document to create your line.
- Use two fingers to pinch and zoom out to view the entire document.
- If you need to adjust the line’s length and orientation, tap the left or right circle. Drag it left or right to adjust the length, or drag it up and down to adjust the orientation.
- To move the line, tap and drag it to the desired position.
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How do I view all available symbols in Microsoft Word?
Click «Insert» and then click «Symbols» and you should be shown a box with all of the symbols in it.
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Click «Insert» and then click «Symbols» and you should be shown a box with all of the symbols in it.
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In the paragraph section, open the drop-down menu on the «Borders» button. At the very bottom is a «Borders and Shading» option. In that option, change the color of the bottom border to your specified color. Click the «Borders» button.
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