Well, MS-Word has a feature called AutoFormat. This feature automatically formats certain keystrokes into symbols and other things that we would have to otherwise insert manually. For example when you type (c) and it gets converted into © symbol. The same feature converts a series of three or more dashes typed at the start of a line into a horizontal bar. But I have seen that this particular trick of MS-Word is more of a trouble for most users than a helpful tactic. The first thing that you need to understand about this line is that it is NOT a line. It is actually a border. This is why you can not select it with a mouse click and because it is unselectable —you can not press delete button to remove it. But have the following three methods to remove this border: Method 1: As soon as you type three or more dashes and MS-Word produces this “line”, just press CTRL + Z to undo Word’s action. The line will be gone and you’ll get back your three dashes. Method 2: If you have done more work after Word converted those dashes into a line, then the above method will not work (CTRL + Z undoes only last few actions). So, in such a case, you should position your cursor right above this horizontal line and select “No Borders” from the Borders menu available in the Home tab. Method 3: If you are tired of keep removing this line all the time, you can tell MS-Word not to automatically convert those hyphens into a bar. Here is how you can do this: MS-Office XP File > Options > AutoCorrect Options > AutoFormat as You Type > Apply as you type > Uncheck the box for Border lines See Also: Learn even more such helpful MS-Word tricks MS-Office 2007, 2010, 2013 Office button (round orb like button in top-left corner) > Word Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect Options > AutoFormat as You Type > Apply as you type > Uncheck the box for Border lines Once you’re done, MS-Word will no longer turn three or more hyphens at the beginning of a line into a border line. Yeah, that’s right, it’s called a border line! I hope this was useful for you. Please feel free to ask any questions you’ve on this topic. I will be happy to try and help you. Thank you for using TechWelkin! Thank you so much – # 2 worked after I had wasted so much time trying to remove unwanted lines. You are a God-send. Gail Thank you. Thank you much, you saved a lot of my time. Method 2 works for me. Great! I am free of the pesky lines! THANK YOU! :) Comment * Name * Email * Website
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