Adding Vertical Lines Between Columns

Summary: If your document uses a layout that includes columns, you may want Word to add a vertical line between your columns. Adding the line is quick and easy, requiring the selection of a single check box, as described in this tip. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)

As you already know, Word allows you to add columns to your page layout. As part of your page layout, you may decide to add vertical lines between each column on your page. To do this, follow these steps:

Position the insertion point at the beginning of the material you want to appear in columns.
Select the Columns option from the Format menu. When you do, you will see the Columns dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
Specify the number of columns desired, as you normally would.
In the Apply To box, select This Point Forward. This causes Word to apply columns beginning where the insertion point is located.
Click on the Line Between check box.
Click on OK.

Tip #1163 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

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