How to Draw Straight Lines and Lines in Word 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 and

This guide explains how to draw Straight Lines and Lines in Word 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 and, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

Step 1: To draw a line in Word, go to the Insert tab -> Shapes -> click the Line icon :

Step 2: Position the mouse cursor at the position where you want to draw the line -> drag and drop the mouse to draw a line as you like. The example here creates a horizontal line:

Step 3: After you have drawn the line you need to format the color, thickness, border style for the line by right-clicking the drawn line -> select Format Shape.

Step 4: The Format Shape window appears in the Line section with the following options:

- Click Solid line option to select the color of the line.

- In Color section, select colors for straight lines.

- In the Width section select the thickness for the line.

- In Dash type, select the line type.

After formatting the straight line, if you want to use the line diagram to solve problems for elementary students, you can create a diagram like the picture by combining straight and dashed lines:

Use a textbox to insert text content in a straight line:

Note: During creating a horizontal or vertical line, hold down the Shift key while drawing to prevent the line from being drawn:

When you draw a line without rings, holding the Shift key will cause the line to be non-standard:

For non-horizontal or vertical lines you do not need to use the Shift key :

Above is how to draw a line on Word 2016. With other versions, you perform the same operation.

Good luck!