{"id":252566,"date":"2021-05-18T17:24:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T14:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-a-dotted-line-in-a-microsoft-word-document\/"},"modified":"2021-05-18T17:24:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T14:24:35","slug":"how-to-add-a-dotted-line-in-a-microsoft-word-document","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-dotted-line-in-a-microsoft-word-document\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add a Dotted Line in a Microsoft Word Document"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3385f1a88dd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3385f1a88dd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-dotted-line-in-a-microsoft-word-document\/#How_to_Create_a_Dotted_Line_with_a_Shortcut\" >How to Create a Dotted Line with a Shortcut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-a-dotted-line-in-a-microsoft-word-document\/#How_to_Add_a_Dotted_Line_from_a_Shape_Preset\" >How to Add a Dotted Line from a Shape Preset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Add a Dotted Line in a Microsoft Word Document&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-725238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/microsoft_word_hero_1.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Logo on Blue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Word makes it easy to add a dotted line as a separator in your documents, and there are multiple ways to do it. We\u2019ll show you how in this guide.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_Dotted_Line_with_a_Shortcut\"><\/span>How to Create a Dotted Line with a Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An easy way to create a dotted line in a Word document is to use a shortcut that you can type into your document, which Word will then automatically convert into various types of dotted lines.<\/p>\n<p>To use a line shortcut, first, open your document with Microsoft Word. Next, place your cursor where you want to add a dotted line in your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-line-location.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Place the cursor somewhere to add a line in the Word window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"310\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Type the asterisk sign (\u201c*\u201d) three times in your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-dotted-line.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add three asterisks in a new document in the Word window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, press Enter, and Word will convert your asterisks into a dotted line automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/convert-to-line.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The asterisks will turn into a dotted line in the Word window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"211\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Besides asterisks, you can also use the following characters for other dotted-line styles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>three dashes (\u201c\u2014\u201c)<\/li>\n<li>three equal signs (\u201c===\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>three underscores (\u201c___\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>three hashes (\u201c###\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>three tildes (\u201c~~~\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Feel free to experiment with these and see which one you like best. You can also undo each line that you make by pressing Ctrl+Z on Windows or Command+Z on Mac.<\/p>\n<p>And if these automatic horizontal lines ever get on your nerves, you can turn them off completely in Word\u2019s AutoCorrect options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Remove Automatic Horizontal Lines in Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_a_Dotted_Line_from_a_Shape_Preset\"><\/span>How to Add a Dotted Line from a Shape Preset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Word offers presets for many shapes, including dotted lines, in many styles. To access these presets, first, open your document in Microsoft Word.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cInsert\u201d in the top menu and then click \u201cShapes.\u201d In the pop-up menu that <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears, choose the first line style in the \u201cLines\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/add-line-word.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add a line from the Shapes menu in the Word window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"359\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Use your mouse to draw a line in your document. It can be whatever length you want. Then, make sure that your new line is selected (by clicking it once) and select \u201cShape Format\u201d from the menu at the top of the Word window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shape-format.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Shape Format&quot; in the toolbar.\" width=\"650\" height=\"319\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Shape Format tab, under the \u201cShape Styles\u201d section, click the More icon, which looks like a carat pointing downward with a horizontal line above it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/more-lines.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the downward-facing arrow to view more line styles.\" width=\"650\" height=\"311\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under the More menu, choose a dotted line style from the \u201cPresets\u201d list. Once you click it, the style will be applied to the line that you just drew and selected in the document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-dotted-line.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a dotted line style from presets.\" width=\"650\" height=\"347\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it! If you change your mind, don\u2019t be afraid to undo your changes with Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (Mac). 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