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PapyLuc51 Posted messages 4569 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

I have a small problem. In my document, I created a line (like this: _________________) across the entire page width. It then doubled (larger and darker) and I can't remove it! This is due tomorrow, so please help me!

Thank you!

Configuration: Windows XP / Chrome 30.0.1599.101

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    PapyLuc51 Posted messages 4569 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 511
     
    Hello,

    You don't say anything about your version of Office.

    Personally, I have 2010. It is probably an automatic correction "border" that occurs when typing the line under the 8.

    On the left side of your sheet, a button representing a lightning bolt has certainly appeared. Click on the small arrow to the right, then click on undo to erase the border, then check "Stop automatic border creation."

    If you don't have this button, go to File/Options/Proofing/AutoCorrect Options/ "While typing" tab/ under apply, uncheck borders. Then erase the border to restore your document as you wish.

    If it really is an automatic correction to prevent the formation of a border, just add a space either at the beginning or at the end of your line of dashes. This is a solution if you don't want to remove the automatic correction.

    Best regards.
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    1. PapyLuc51 Posted messages 4569 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 511
       
      Sorry, I hadn't realized it was Open Office. I'll look it up and revise my work.
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    2. PapyLuc51 Posted messages 4569 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1 511
       
      Here I am back, for OpenOffice Writer it is indeed an automatic border correction (well, I hope that's the case), here is the procedure to uncheck the option

      Taken from the AOO help
      OpenOffice automatically inserts a line if you type one of the following characters three times in a row and press Enter: - _ = * ~ #
      1. Choose Tools - AutoCorrect Options.
      2. Click on the Options tab.
      3. Uncheck the box "Apply border".

      For LibreOffice I suppose it’s the same but I don’t know.

      Best regards
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