How to Draw Lines in Microsoft Word

This article provides a comprehensive guide on drawing lines in Microsoft Word documents. It covers both Windows and Mac versions, ensuring users can follow along regardless of their operating system.

Launch Microsoft Word by double-clicking its icon, which features a white 'W' on a dark blue background. If you're working on an existing document, simply double-click the file to open it and skip the next step.

Click on 'Blank Document' located at the top-left corner of the window. This action opens a new document page. Mac users might find a new blank document automatically opens; if so, proceed to the next step.

Click on the Insert tab located on the blue ribbon at the top of the page. Once selected, a toolbar will appear below the ribbon. Mac users should ensure they click the Insert tab on the blue ribbon, not in the menu bar.

Select Shapes from the Insert toolbar under the "Illustrations" section. A dropdown menu will appear, offering various shape options.

Choose a line style from the dropdown menu. Under the "Lines" category, click to select your preferred line type. You can opt for straight lines by clicking the straight line icons or freeform lines by selecting the corresponding icons further to the right.

Draw a line in your document by clicking and dragging your mouse. Release the mouse to finalize the line. You can still click and drag to adjust the line after placement. To delete a line, select it and press the Delete key.

Add more lines as needed. After placing the first line, simply choose another line style from the Shapes menu and repeat the drawing process.

Once you've drawn a line in your Word document, you can add text around or directly on top of the line to enhance your document's layout.

Always remember to save your document before closing it to avoid losing any unsaved changes.