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COMPUTER
SKILLS AND TIP SHEETS |
MS
Word 2002 - Line drawing 
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To draw a line:
If you do not see the drawing toolbar (normally at the bottom of the screen) click here to see how to add a toolbar.
- Click the " Line" icon
 on the Drawing toolbar.
The mouse pointer changes to a cross hair  .
- Click and drag the mouse pointer where you want to insert the line.
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Hold the CTRL key as you drag to lengthen the line in both directions from the starting point. |
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Formatting a Line
By the end of this topic you should be able to format a line.
Any line drawn using the line icon on the drawing toolbar can be formatted according to your requirements.
To format a line:
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Click on the line to select it.
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Click Format | Borders and Shading... on the Menu bar.
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This will open the Format AutoShape dialog box as shown below:
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In the Line section, click the Color drop-down menu and select a color.
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If necessary, select a style from the Dashed drop-down menu.
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If necessary, select a line style from the Style drop-down menu.
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Did You Know?
A line can be changed to an arrow by changing either the Begin Style or the End Style in the Arrows section.. |
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Increase or decrease the Weight of the line, as required.
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Click 
The line is formatted as specified. |
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