Create a horizontal line

Use the AutoFormat feature to create a full-width, horizontal line, type three hyphens, equal signs, underlines, asterisks, number signs, or tildes, and press Enter.

Note: To turn off automatic lines, see Turn off automatic formatting.

For more about formatting automatic lines, see how to insert a line.

If you prefer, you can also draw a line.

Use the AutoFormat feature to create a full-width, horizontal line, type three hyphens, equal signs, underlines, asterisks, number signs, or tildes, and press Enter.

If you prefer, you can also draw a line.

Use the AutoFormat feature to create a full-width, horizontal line, type three hyphens, equal signs, underlines, or asterisks, and press Enter.

You can also draw a line or use Word desktop app to create more automatic line options.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop.

  

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