How To Insert A Line In Word

Use AutoFormat to Insert a Line in Word

You can quickly insert a line into a Word document with the AutoFormat feature. To create a line, place the cursor in the location that you’d like to insert it, type the three characters for the desired line style, then press Enter. To create the different types of lines, press the associated keys on the keyboard:

Plain single line: Three hyphens (—)Plain double line: Three equal signs (===)Broken or dotted line: Three asterisks (***)Bold single line: Three underline symbols (___)Wavy line: Three tildes (~~~)Triple line with a thick center: Three number signs (###)

Here’s what each of these line types looks like in Word:

Use the Horizontal Line Tool to Insert a Line in Word

To insert a line into a Word document using the built-in Horizontal Line tool:

Use the Shapes Menu to Insert a Line in Word

A third way to add a line to a Word document is to draw it on the page. The Shapes menu contains several line options, including lines with arrow points on one or both ends. After you draw the line, customize the color and appearance.