How to Insert a Line in Word

You can insert horizontal as well as vertical lines in MS Word. Below we have shown both the methods to do so.

How to Insert a Line in Word Method 1: For Horizontal Lines Option I: Use Autoformat to Insert a Line Option II: Use Shape Menu Option III: Use Border from Ribbon Method 2: Vertical Lines Option I: Use Page Layout Option II: Use Shape Tab Option III: Use Border

Method 1: For Horizontal Lines

Horizontal lines are used in a word when we want to separate the text section. Follow the methods below to insert horizontal lines:

Option I: Use Autoformat to Insert a Line

Autoformat is the easiest and the quickest way to insert a line in a word. Follow the steps below to insert a line using autoformat:

  1. On Plain Single Line Follow these steps to use autoformat to insert a plain single line.

  2. Open the Word document.

  3. Place the cursor where you want to insert the line.

  4. Type three hyphens(—) and press Enter key.

  5. On Plain Double Line Here are the steps to use autoformat to insert a double line.

  6. Go to the Word document and place the cursor where you want to insert the line.

  7. Type three equal signs(===) and press Enter key.

  8. On Broken or Dotted Line Follow the given steps to use autoformat to insert broken or dotted line.

  9. Go to your Word document.

  10. To insert a broken line, type three asterisks(***) and hit Enter key.

  11. On Bold Single Line Below are the steps to use autoformat to insert bold single line.

  12. Launch the Word file.

  13. Type three underline symbols(___) and press Enter key to insert a bold single line.

  14. On Wavy Line Follow the below steps to use autoformat to insert wavy line in Word file.

  15. Open the Word document.

  16. To insert a wavy line, type three tildes(~~~) and press Enter key.

  17. On Triple Line With a Thick Center Here are the steps to use autoformat to insert a triple line with a thick center.

  18. Launch your Word document.

  19. Type three number signs(###) and hit the Enter key to insert a triple line with a thick center.

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Option II: Use Shape Menu

The shape tab contains a variety of lines which includes straight lines, arrow lines, and a lot more. Follow the steps below to use the shape tab:

  1. Open the Word document and place the cursor where you want to insert the line.

  2. Click on the Insert tab from the ribbon.

  3. Click on the Shapes drop-down.

  4. Select the line that you want to insert from the Shapes list.

  5. Hold that line and drag it where you want to place it.

Option III: Use Border from Ribbon

Using border will help us insert the horizontal line in a text. Follow the methods below to use border:

  1. Go to the Word document and place the cursor where you want to insert the line.

  2. By default the Home tab will be open.

  3. Click on the bottom border drop-down.

  4. Select the Horizontal line.

  5. Double click on the Horizontal line to change the look of the line.

  6. Change the height, width, color, and alignment from the Format Horizontal line dialog box.

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Method 2: Vertical Lines

Vertical lines are used in a word to separate the column of texts. Follow the methods below to insert vertical lines:

Option I: Use Page Layout

Using the Page Layout will help us separate the text into columns. Follow the methods below to use page Layout:

  1. Open the Word document where you want to insert the vertical line.

  2. Select the document.

  3. Click on the Layout and select Columns.

  4. The Columns menu will appear. Click on More Columns.

  5. The Columns window will appear. Click on the number of columns that you want to add.

  6. Check the box next to the line between and then click on OK.

  7. This will split the page into two columns.

Option II: Use Shape Tab

Shape tab can be used to draw vertical lines as well. There are a variety of lines available in the shape tab. We can choose the lines as per our preference and draw them. Follow the methods below to insert shape tab:

  1. Go to the Word document and place the cursor where you want to insert the vertical line.

  2. Click on Insert and select Shapes.

  3. Select the Shapes from the drop-down menu.

  4. Select the line as per your preference.

  5. Hold the line and drag it to the place where you want.

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Option III: Use Border

Follow the methods below to use a border while trying to insert a vertical line:

  1. By default when you open a new word document the Home tab will be opened.

  2. Select the place where you want to insert the border.

  3. Click on the bottom border drop-down menu.

  4. The border list will appear on the screen.

  5. Click on the left border.

  6. Finally, the border will be added to your screen.

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