How to remove horizontal lines in Microsoft Word that won't disappear

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But once it's there, getting rid of it can be a challenge. You'd think using the Delete or Backspace keys would work, but that only works if you delete right after pressing Enter. Otherwise, you're stuck with that line.

How to remove horizontal lines in Microsoft Word

While you can't backspace to get rid of it, you can still bypass that line if you choose:

1. Place your cursor directly over the line.
2. At the Home tab, find the Paragraph section.
3. Click the dropdown arrow next to the Borders icon and select Borderless .

You can see this process in action in the following video: