T Terry Farrell Jan 23, 2010 #2 Hold down the SHIFT key as you draw will snap in 45 degree increments. It is then quite easy to keep vertical or horizontal.
Hold down the SHIFT key as you draw will snap in 45 degree increments. It is then quite easy to keep vertical or horizontal.
L Luc Jan 23, 2010 #3 oryviej, Hold the shift key while you are drawing the line. That allows you to have a perfectly horizontal/vertical line.
oryviej, Hold the shift key while you are drawing the line. That allows you to have a perfectly horizontal/vertical line.
J Jay Freedman Jan 23, 2010 #4 Hold the Shift key while drawing the line shape. That will make it snap to the nearest 15-degree location, so it's easy to tell when it's horizontal.
Hold the Shift key while drawing the line shape. That will make it snap to the nearest 15-degree location, so it's easy to tell when it's horizontal.
T Tony Jollans Jan 23, 2010 #5 If you are drawing it, you already have an answer. If it already exists, set its height (or width as appropriate) to 0 - in Word 2007 it's easy to change on the Ribbon; in earlier versions right click and choose Format and then goto the Size tab.
If you are drawing it, you already have an answer. If it already exists, set its height (or width as appropriate) to 0 - in Word 2007 it's easy to change on the Ribbon; in earlier versions right click and choose Format and then goto the Size tab.
L Lynette Jan 24, 2010 #6 Right-click on the line shape and choose "Format Auto Shape." Under the Size tab, make sure the Height is absolute "0". Click okay and it should be perfectly horizontal. L
Right-click on the line shape and choose "Format Auto Shape." Under the Size tab, make sure the Height is absolute "0". Click okay and it should be perfectly horizontal. L