Microsoft Word: How do I insert a horizontalline?

Horizontal lines can be visually attractive and allow you to divide parts of text. They also help your document flow more smoothly. One of the easiest ways to make your document more appealing and easier to read is with lines.

This is how to insert a line into Microsoft Word in order to organise your document.

Use Shapes to Draw Lines

You can add horizontal lines (or vertical lines) to Word by using the following method: You can draw the outline using the Shapes option. . To do so:

1. Open your Microsoft Word document.
2. Select the Insert tab.

3. Select the dropdown menu arrow below Shapes.

4. Under is the drop-down menu Lines, Choose the type of line that you want. The straight-line option is often the best.

5. Move your cursor to the point you want the line, and then drag it until you are satisfied with the result. Finally, release the mouse button. Keep your cursor where you want the line to start. Next, hold and drag the line until it ends. Finally release the mouse button Shift Drag while you drag to make sure the line remains horizontal.

By selecting the horizontal line, and clicking the button that appears, you can format it Shape Format Tab (or double-clicking on the line).

The Shape Format tab allows you to format your line in the following manner:

• Add an outline: Select Shape Outline Create an outline to guide your line.