Insert horizontal dividing line in Word
In this practical tip we will show you how to insert a horizontal dividing line in Word documents.
Insert separator line using special characters
The fastest way to insert a horizontal dividing line in Word is to type certain special characters three times in a row and press Enter:
- If you enter three hyphens »-« or underscores »_« in Word and press Enter, a straight horizontal line appears.
- With three stars "*" you create a dotted line.
- To create a wavy line, write three tildes "~".
- You can create a striking separation by entering three diamonds »#« and pressing the Enter key.
Insert horizontal line over the toolbar
Alternatively, insert a dividing line using the Word toolbar:
- Select a section of text under which you want to create the dividing line.
- Open the selection of the frame lines in the »Paragraph« section of the toolbar and select »Horizontal line« Line.
In other practical tips on the subject of Word, we will show you, for example, how to insert a dash in Word or how to watermark your document.