There are several different types of lines you can insert in a Word document with simple keyboard shortcuts.

Add a vertical line in Microsoft Word to draw attention to special content or help define elements.

You can create a hanging indent on Word by adjusting the format options. Hanging indents are commonly used in works cited and bibliographies.

You can create a dashed, dotted line in Microsoft Word via Insert, Shape Styles on Ribbon or by using a shortcut. Learn how to do it.

Typing over a line, but the text is not staying on the line? Learn how to add text over a line without the line moving in Microsoft Word.