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        "content": "How%20do%20I%20enter%20a%20horizontal%20line%20in%20Libre%20Office%20Writer%3F"
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        "content": "Here are several ways you can insert a horizontal line in **LibreOffice Writer**, including newer methods as of the latest versions (~25.8+). I'll also cover how to tweak or remove lines you may not want.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 How to Add a Horizontal Line\n\n### 1. Using the *Horizontal Line* style  \nIn newer versions of LibreOffice (25.8 and above), the traditional menu item **Insert \u2192 Horizontal Line** has been moved. The line is now applied as a paragraph style:  \n- Go to **Styles \u2192 Horizontal Line** (you can access Styles via the sidebar or press F11).  \n- Place your cursor where you want the line.  \n- Apply the *Horizontal Line* style.  \nThis inserts an empty paragraph formatted with a bottom border to appear as a line. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/libreoffice/comments/1n4838f?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### 2. Auto\u2010correct trick: using typed characters  \nYou can type a specific sequence (three or more of certain characters) and press **Enter** to generate an automatic horizontal line border under the previous paragraph.\n\nHere are some examples:\n\n| Characters typed | Result |\n|------------------|--------|\n| `---` or `___` (underscores) | Single thin horizontal line |\n| `===` | Double line |\n| `***` or `###` or `~~~` | Other styles like dotted, thick, etc. |\n\nTo enable this behavior (if it\u2019s not working), go to **Tools \u2192 AutoCorrect \u2192 AutoCorrect Options**, open the *Options* tab, and make sure **Apply border** is checked. ([help.libreoffice.org](https://help.libreoffice.org/latest/ug/text/shared/guide/line_intext.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### 3. Drawing a line with the Shape/Line tool  \nUse this method when you want a more customized or positioned line (not tied to paragraph text):\n\n- Enable the Drawing toolbar from **View \u2192 Toolbars \u2192 Drawing** if it\u2019s not visible.  \n- Click the **Line** (shape) icon.  \n- Click where you want it to start, drag to where you want it to end. Holding **Shift** helps constrain the angle to exactly horizontal.  \n- Once drawn, you can right-click the line to adjust thickness, style, color, etc. ([help.libreoffice.org](https://help.libreoffice.org/latest/ug/text/shared/guide/line_intext.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0 What's Changed\n\n- In older versions, you could find **Insert \u2192 Horizontal Line** under the *Insert* menu. In the latest version, this has been removed from that location. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/libreoffice/comments/1n4838f?utm_source=openai))  \n- The *Horizontal Line* is now treated as a paragraph style (\u201cHorizontal Line\u201d) rather than a standalone object in many menus. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/libreoffice/comments/1n4838f?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 Modifying or Removing Lines\n\n- To **remove** an automatically created line (from --- etc.), place cursor in the paragraph above the line, go to **Format \u2192 Paragraph \u2192 Borders**, and set no bottom border. ([help.libreoffice.org](https://help.libreoffice.org/latest/ug/text/shared/guide/line_intext.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- To change appearance (color, thickness, etc.):\n  - If it's a drawn line (shape), right-click \u2192 *Line* properties.\n  - If it's the *Horizontal Line* style, open **Styles**, right-click **Horizontal Line** \u2192 *Modify*, then adjust the border settings. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/libreoffice/comments/102z80a/when_i_type_and_press_enter_to_make_a_horizontal/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me your version of LibreOffice Writer (for example, 25.x or earlier), I can give you the exact steps for your setup."
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