Word added a horizontal line. Cannot delete or select it.

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Jim

Word added several hotizontal lines in place of short lines I put in with
underscores. I cannot get rid of them or even select them. When I put my
cursor over one, it shows the symbol for moving the line, but you can't move
it very far much less out of the document.
 
Jim said:
Word added several hotizontal lines in place of short lines I put in
with underscores. I cannot get rid of them or even select them. When
I put my cursor over one, it shows the symbol for moving the line,
but you can't move it very far much less out of the document.
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See http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/CantGetRidOfLine.htm

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Jay Freedman
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This is due to AutoFormat As You Type

Tools | Options | AutoCorrect Options
AutoFormat As You Type tab
In the Apply as you Type area, uncheck Border lines
 
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