After using underscore, how do I eliminate automatic line at bott.

[Guest]

I am using Word 2000. I am creating a centered title, return, and then use
the underscore key to draw a line the full width of the page. However, Word
wants to change the underscore to a different type of line which I cannot
eliminate. I can use the return key and move it down the page, but I cannot
eliminate it. When I reach the bottom of the page, if I use Ctrl-enter to
make a page break, Word again enters that stupid line. How can I stop this,
and how can I eliminate the lines it has already created????

 

[Greg Maxey]

See:
http://word.mvps.org/faqs/formatting/CantGetRidOfLine.htm

 

[Guest]

To get rid of it click in your title then go to Format > Borders and Shading
… in the preview window you should see a bottom border line; click on it (to
remove it), then click OK. To stop it happening again go to Tools >
AutoCorrect > Autoformat as you type and deselect Borders.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Did you look at the referenced article? This is just what it says.

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Words into Type
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[Guest]

Suzanne, are you asking if I (jem01354) looked at the referenced article? If
you are, actually, no I didn't (although I can see that it might look like I
did.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

What I am saying is that you posted a reply that unnecessarily provided (a
portion of) the answer already provided. By posting a reply to Greg's post
(rather than to the original question post), you suggest that Greg's post is
inadequate.

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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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[Guest]

With respect, Suzanne, my reply was to ‘Frustrated Secretary’s’ final
question … “How can I stop this, and how can I eliminate the lines it has
already created????†I fixed it in one paragraph.

The article that Greg referred to is very good (and far from inadequate) and
I see why you are questioning my reply. However, in my defence, and speaking
on behalf of frustrated secretaries everywhere, when you just need someone to
tell you how to fix a problem, too much information can be … well, too much.

I hope I haven’t offended you in any way. The silly thing is that
Frustrated Secretary is probably now happily typing away and totally
oblivious to what she/he has started.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If you were responding to Frustrated Secretary, you should have replied to
one of her posts instead of Greg's.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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