Word: Create dashed lines - how it works

In Word, you can visually separate individual elements with dashed lines. We show you how to create such lines.

Create dashed lines in Word

1. Open Microsoft Word and switch to the "Insert" tab.
2. Select the entry "Shapes" and choose one of the elements under "Lines".
3. In your text document, click where you want the line to start and then where you want the line to end.
4. Right-click on the line created and select the "Format AutoShape" option.
5. In the new window you can choose between different line designs in addition to the "Dashed" option. For example, you can create dotted lines or lines with long and short lines.
6. Finally save your selection with "Ok".