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How to put a line across the page in Word

Interactive walkthrough — 4 steps. Click through at your own pace.

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The fastest way: click on an empty line where you want the divider.

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  1. The fastest way: click on an empty line where you want the divider.
  2. Type three hyphens (---) and press Enter.
  3. The line spans the page. (Use *** for a dotted line or === for a double line.)
  4. Prefer the ribbon?

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