How do I insert lines in a Word document?

[suenc]

I'm trying to make my own copywork sheets for my son, but I can't figure out how to insert lines onto the page. I'm sure that there has to be a fairly simple way to do this. Well, simple for others. :001_rolleyes: I would appreciate any help I'm given. Thanks!

Sue

[dcjlkplus3]

It may be easier to do it on excel if you can copy and paste it.

[Lovedtodeath]

One way to do it is to: Table, insert, put in as many rows as you need lines, table properties, borders and shading, custom, click on the buttons to take out all gridlines except the ones you need. On table properties you can also go to row and specify the height of each one.

For only one line you go to insert, autoshape, lines. Mess around with it from there until you get what you want.

HTH.

[matroyshka]

Click "Underline" http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/images/editor/underline.gif, then just hit the tab key, and it will automatically make a line where you tab. Keep hitting tab for a longer line.

You can click "Underline" on and off whenever you want (like if you realize your text on the next line continues to be underlined).

When I'm doing form-type stuff, I usually set the tabs to where I want them to go, so I only have to hit "tab" once to get nice even lines, but you can use the pre-set tabs just as easily.

[suenc]

Thanks for the suggestions. I love how people are so quick to offer help to others on this board. :D

Sue

[Pata]

The easiest way to do this is to insert a shape, one of the shape options is a line. Then you can format the line to be dashed or solid and choose the thickness. Hope this helps!

[jennyt]

I do this all the time with tables - just lose the left and right side lines and you've got perfectly spaced lines. Also, if you get rid of some of the middle lines, you can add a dashed line over the top of where the wiped lines are. I don't know if that makes any sense but table are definitely the way to go.