Here are some easy and simple ways that you can do to make lines in Word:
Autoformat Feature
The first and easiest way, you can create a line with the autoformat feature in Microsoft Word. Here are the steps:
Open Microsoft Word;
Select the section you want to fill with lines;
Type three minus signs ( – – – ) without spaces in sequence, then press enter'
Automatically, the three minus signs will become horizontal lines.
However, you can use other combinations such as three equal signs ( = = = ) for a double line, three underscores ( _ _ ) for a thick line, three asterisks ( * * * ) for a dotted line with a pattern, and three hash marks ( # # # ) for a line containing a combination of thick and thin.
Shapes Features
If you want to freely adjust the length and position of the line, you can use the shapes feature, here's how:
Open Mircosoft Word;
Click the “Insert” tab;
Select the “Shapes” menu
In the “Lines” section, select the “Line” option;
Select the place where you want to draw the line.
Border in Paragraph
Alternatively, you can also add lines using paragraph borders. Here's how you can do it:
Open Microsoft Word;
Select the “Home” tab;
In the “Paragraph” group, select the “Borders” option;
After that, select “Bottom Border” to create a line below the paragraph.
Header and Footer Features
To create a line that always appears at the top or bottom of the page, you can use this feature. Here's how:
Double-click on the “Header” (for the top of the page) or “Footer” (for the bottom of the page) area;
After entering Header/Footer mode, select the “Design” tab;
Select the “Borders” option;
Select the “Bottom Border” option to add a line below the header, or “Top Border” for the Footer section.
Table Features
Who would have thought, you can also create a combination of horizontal or vertical lines using the table feature. Here's how:
Open the “Insert” tab;
Select the “Table” option;
Determine how many columns and rows you need;
Once the table is created, you can immediately adjust the border by right-clicking on the table.